Gateway M520 Laptop User Manual


 
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Replacing the hard drive kit
If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original
drive with a higher-capacity drive.
To replace the hard drive kit:
1 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive. For
more information, see “Backing up files” in Using Your Computer
which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide,
click
Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
2 Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity
discharge” on page 66.
3 Turn off your notebook, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and
network cables.
4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
5 Remove the battery.
6 Remove the hard drive kit screw. For the location of the hard drive
bay, see “Bottom” on page 15.
7 Slide the old hard drive kit out of your notebook.