Gateway M-6319 8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0 - Page 6

Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from the old drive. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 16 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 18 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 19 Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.