Hard Disk Drive - Gateway Solo 2200 User Manual

34 Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook

Hard Disk Drive

You can remove the system's hard disk drive (HDD) from the system for
replacement, or to switch between optional additional hard drives.
Figure 26. Hard Disk Drive (bottom view)
To remove and replace the hard disk drive:
1 . Save all work.
2 . Press the power button, or press and hold the power button for two
3 . Close the lid.
4 . Disconnect the AC power and turn the system over.
5 . Remove the battery pack.
6 . Locate the hard disk drive (HDD).
7 . Remove the three screws holding the drive in place and set them aside.
8 . Gently slide the hard drive away from the system.
9 . Slide the new hard drive all the way into the system.
Caution: Do not force the hard drive.
10. Replace the three screws and gently tighten the drive into place.
11. Reinstall the battery pack and AC connections.
Figure 27. Locating the Hard Disk Drive
seconds if you configured the power button for Suspend/Resume
mode to turn the system completely off.
Figure 28. Removing the Hard Disk Drive