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Q: How do I replace the hard drive on the Gateway 6000 Series notebook?

A: Warning: Disconnect the power adapter and the modem and network cables. Remove the battery before removing the hard drive bay cover. Replace the cover before restoring power or reconnecting the modem and network cables.

  1. Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive.

  2. Before beginning, review electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.

  3. Shut down the computer, and then disconnect the power adapter.

  4. Disconnect the modem and network cables.

  5. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards.

  6. Turn the computer over, and then remove the battery.

    1. Slide the battery lock to the unlock position.
    2. Slide the battery release latch.
    3. Slide the battery out of the bay.

  7. Remove the hard drive kit screws.
    Remove the hard drive kit screws.

  8. Slide the old hard drive kit away from the hard drive bay.
    Slide the old hard drive kit away from the hard drive bay.

  9. Lift the hard drive kit out of your notebook.
    Lift the hard drive kit out of your notebook.

  10. If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to step 14.

    – OR –

    If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive kit to your new hard drive, go to step 11.

  11. Remove the two screws on each side of the hard drive kit that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
    Remove the two screws on each side of the hard drive.

  12. Remove the bracket from the old drive.

  13. Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up, and then replace the two screws on each side, that secure the bracket to the drive.
    Insert the new drive into the bracket.

  14. Slide the new hard drive kit back into the hard drive bay.
    Slide the new hard drive kit back into the hard drive bay.

  15. Replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook.
    Replace the screws.

  16. Insert the battery, and then turn over the computer.

  17. Connect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, and then turn on the computer.