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Reinstalling Windows
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To reinstall Windows XP or Windows 2000, and the device drivers:
1Insert the red Gateway CD into the CD or DVD drive.
2Restart your computer.
3Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
4Select a language option.
5Select 1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format).
6Select 1. Continue deleting all files and restart.
7When prompted, press any key to continue.
8Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
9Select a language option.
10Select 2. Automated installation of Windows (XP or 2000)....

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14When prompted, insert the red Gateway CD, then click Continue. The 
Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and 
programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. Do not 
press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do so.
15When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows 
desktop by clicking 
OK.
16Install additional programs by following the instructions in “Reinstalling...

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Upgrading Your
Notebook
This chapter provides information about adding hardware 
devices to your notebook. Read this chapter to learn 
how to:
■Add and remove PC Cards
■Add and replace memory
■Replace the hard drive 

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Adding and removing a PC Card
Your notebook has one PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This 
slot accepts one Type II card.
You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because 
your notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert 
a PC Card while your notebook is running. If your PC Card does not work after 
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Adding and removing a PC Card
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To remove a PC Card:
1Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the PC Card name, then 
click
Stop.
-OR-
Turn off your notebook.
2Press the PC Card eject button once to release the eject button.
3Press the eject button again to eject the PC Card.
ImportantIf the remove hardware icon does not appear on the 
taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 

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Preventing static electricity 
discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static 
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines:
■Turn off your notebook.
■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...

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Adding or replacing memory
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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.
■Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge 
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To add or replace memory modules:
1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on 
page 236.
2Turn off your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter and modem and 
network cables.
3Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4Remove the battery.
5Loosen the memory bay cover screw.
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6Remove the memory bay cover.
7If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each 
end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 

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8If you are removing a memory module, pull the module out of the slot.