Gateway NX560 8511371 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 3

Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the online User Guide. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or the replacement hard drive may already have the drivers and applications installed. For more information, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if connected to your notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any PC Cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional secondary batteries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 8 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 9 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to Step 14. -OR- If you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to Step 10. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 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. 1