Replacing The Hard Drive - Gateway Personal Computer User Manual

Replacing the hard drive

Use this procedure to replace the hard drive. The photographs in this procedure show the
Profile 5. Although the cable connections for the Profile 5.5 are different, the procedure
is the same.
Tips & Tricks
To replace the hard drive:
1
Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in the Using
Gateway System Recovery online guide. To access this guide, click
System Recovery
2
Print the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide for use in
3
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
4
Open the case by following the instructions in
Warning
For more stability, place your computer face down to perform this
procedure. Avoid scratching the computer display by placing it on a
towel or other non-abrasive surface.
, then click
Recovery Help Manual
Start
Make sure that you removed all external cables and the power cord.
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All Programs
"Opening the case" on page
Replacing the hard drive
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Start All Programs
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