Gateway M-7315u 8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 115
Replacing the hard drive kit - replace dvd drive
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www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. 107