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Swapping hard disk drives, To swap the hard disk drive – Gateway TM 5150 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 35

Swapping hard disk drives

You can remove the hard disk drive from your notebook to swap to a second
hard disk drive.

If you decide to add a new hard disk drive, then use the documentation that
comes with the hard disk drive to prepare the hard disk drive for use.

1.

Save all work.

2.

Click

Start

,

Shut Down

,

Shut down your computer?

, then click

OK

.

3.

Close the LCD lid.

4.

Disconnect the AC power (if plugged into the notebook).

5.

Remove the battery. See “To remove the battery pack” on Page 47 for
instructions.

6.

Turn your notebook over and locate the hard disk drive latch.

7.

Unscrew the hard disk drive retaining screw.

To swap the hard disk drive