Gateway Profile 6 Personal Computer User Manual


 
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
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Replacing the memory
card reader
To replace the memory card reader:
1 Remove the back panel by following the instructions in
“Opening the case” on page 35.
2 Remove the power supply by following the instructions
in “Replacing the power supply” on page 40. You do not
need to unplug the power supply from the system
board.
3 Pull the card reader release latch out (toward you).
4 Slide the card reader out (toward you) until it stops, then
unplug the cable from the drive.
5 Return your computer to its upright position, then slide
the card reader out the front of the computer.
6 Slide the new card reader into the computer from the
front until the front of the reader is flush with the front
of the computer, then slide the card reader release lever
forward (away from you) to lock the card reader into
place.
7 Lay the computer face-down, then reconnect the cable
to the card reader.
8 Replace the power supply by following the instructions
in “Replacing the power supply” on page 40.
9 Replace the back panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the back panel” on page 36.
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