Gateway 2100 Guía Del Usuario

Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook

Hard Disk Drive

You can remove the system’s hard disk drive (HDD) from the system for

replacement, or to switch between optional additional hard drives.

Figure 27. Hard Disk Drive (bottom view)

To remove and replace the hard disk drive:

1. Save all work.

2. Press the power button, or press and hold the power button for two

seconds if you configured the power button for Suspend/Resume

mode to turn the system completely off.

3. Close the lid.

4. Disconnect the AC power and turn the system over.

5. Remove the battery pack.

6. Locate the hard disk drive (HDD).

7. Remove the three screws holding the drive in place and set them aside.

8. Gently slide the hard drive away from the system.

9. Slide the new hard drive all the way into the system.

Caution: Do

not force the hard drive.

10. Replace the three screws and gently tighten the drive into place.

11. Reinstall the battery pack and AC connections.

Figure 28. Locating the Hard Disk Drive

Figure 29. Removing the Hard Disk Drive

See page 30.