Upgrading Your Solo 3350 Hard Drive

    This package includes a new hard drive for your Solo 3350 notebook and these printed instructions.

Tools you need

    You need a small Phillips screwdriver to install the hard drive.

Preventing static electricity discharge

    The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).

    Caution

    ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in the computer. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you access internal components.

      Warning

      To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.

        Before installing the hard drive, follow these guidelines:

      Turn off the computer power.
      Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer.

        Warning

        To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook.

        Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer.
        Unplug the power cord and modem cable.
        Remove the battery.

          Before working with computer 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.

        To replace the hard drive kit:

          1. Follow the instructions under "Preventing static electricity discharge".

          2. Shut down the notebook, then disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables.

          3. Turn the notebook over, then remove the battery. For more information, see your user's guide.

          Warning

          Disconnect the power cord, remove the battery, and disconnect the modem cable before you remove the hard drive. Replace the hard drive before you restore power or reconnect the modem or network cable.

            1. Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook.
            1. Slide the hard drive kit out of the hard drive bay.

            1. Insert the new hard drive kit in the bay until the outer edge of the kit is flush with the side of the notebook.

            2. Replace the two screws to secure the hard drive kit to the notebook.

            3. Reinstall the battery and turn the notebook over.

            4. Reconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables.

               

          Installing Windows

            See "Reinstalling Windows" in your user's guide for the steps to install Windows on your hard drive.

          Technical Support

            See your user's guide for Gateway Technical Support information.

          Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

            See your user's guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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