Gateway ALR 7300 - Manual (Page 47)

Installing Components 37
2. Carefully lift the DIMM out of the socket (see Figure 19).
Figure 19: Removing the DIMM
3. Store the DIMM in a static-free container.
Adding and replacing drives
The case must be opened to add or replace drives (such as disk drives and
CD-ROM drives) in the system. Refer to “Opening the system” on page 3
for instructions on opening and closing the case.
Replacing a 3.5-inch drive in the front drive bay
The 3.5-inch drives are secured to a metal mounting bracket, which enables
easy installation and removal from the system chassis. This bracket
supports a 3.5-inch diskette drive which was installed at the factory. There
is space in the bracket for a second front-accessible drive and up to two
internally accessible one inch tall 3.5-inch drives.
1. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord.
2. Open the case (“Opening the system” on page 3), observing the static
electricity precautions in “Static electricity precautions” on page 2.
To Replace the 3.5-inch Diskette Drive
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