Installing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive - Gateway E-5200 Maintaining And Troubleshooting

Install the four screws that attach the drive to the drive bracket.
6.
Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
7.
Replace the system cover (see page 6 for instructions) Plug in the
8.
power cord and turn on the computer.
If the system does not recognize the new drive, see "Diskette Drive
Problems" on page 57 for troubleshooting information.

Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

In your computer, a 3.5-inch hard drive attaches to a metal mounting
bracket. You can easily remove the bracket and install a new drive. For the
location of the 3.5-inch hard drive bracket, see the figure on page 10.
To install a 3.5-inch hard drive
Turn off the system and unplug the power cord.
1.
Remove the cover side panels and bezel (see page 3 for instructions),
2.
observing the static electricity precautions on page 2.
If any drives are installed in the hard drive bracket, disconnect the
3.
cables from the back of the drives.
Remove the four screws on the front of the chassis that attach the hard
4.
drive bracket. Then remove the screw inside the chassis that attaches
the bracket. Support the bracket with your hand as you remove the
screw inside the chassis.
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