Quick Reference Guide

CHAPTER8: Upgrading Your Notebook
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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 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the
Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see
“Recovering pre-installed software and drivers” on
page 88.
2 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard
drive. For more information, see “Backing up files” in
your online User Guide.
3 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity
discharge” on page100.
4 Turn off your convertible notebook.
5 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close
the LCD panel. For more information, see “Converting
from notebook to tablet mode” on page 42.
6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.
7 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
cable, if they are connected to the convertible notebook.
8 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the
convertible notebook and remove any PC cards.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive kit.
Hard
drive