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10Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit 
bracket.
11Remove the bracket from the old drive.
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12Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up and the 
plastic strip on the top of the bracket is positioned as shown.
13Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive.
14Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook.
15Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to your notebook.
16Insert the batteries and turn your notebook over.
17Reconnect the optional port replicator.
18Connect the power adapter and...

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Port Replicator
The optional port replicator gives you a convenient way to 
attach external devices such as a monitor, a full-size 
keyboard, or an AC adapter.
Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on 
the notebook, the port replicator lets you make all of those 
connections in one step. The port replicator also gives you 
access to additional ports not found on the notebook.
Read this chapter to learn:
■Where ports and jacks are located
■How to connect and...

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Front
Component Icon Description
Docking release latch Press both release latches to release the notebook.
Docking port Connect the notebook to this port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This 
docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only 
with notebooks designed for your Gateway port 
replicator.
Docking 
release 
latch
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Left
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Important: The power connector may be located on the 
back of your port replicator.
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Back
Component Icon Description
PS/2 keyboard port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Attaching a PS/2 
keyboard to your port replicator may deactivate the 
built-in keyboard.
PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Attaching a PS/2 
mouse to your port replicator may deactivate the 
touchpad or pointing device.
USB  ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a flash 
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Connecting to the port replicator
You can attach your notebook to the port replicator while your notebook is 
off, on, or in Standby mode.
Attaching to the port replicator
To attach your notebook to the port replicator:
1Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator.
2Align the connector holes on the bottom of your notebook with the 
docking posts on the port replicator.
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3Press down on the notebook until it snaps into place.
CautionPress down on the outside edges of the notebook. Do not 
press in the middle or you may damage the LCD screen.
ImportantThe notebook may detect additional devices and add 
drivers after being attached to the port replicator. This 
process must be completed for components to work 
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Disconnecting from the port replicator
You can separate your notebook from the port replicator while your notebook 
is off or on (not in Standby or Hibernate mode).
To separate your notebook from the port replicator:
1If your notebook is off, go to Step 2.
-OR-
Click 
Start, then click Undock Computer. The Undock Computer menu item 
appears in the Start menu only while the notebook is docked.
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Securing your port replicator
You can secure your notebook and port replicator to an object by using the 
security ring located on the right side of the port replicator and the Kensington 
lock slot located on the right side of your notebook.
To secure your notebook and port replicator:
1Open the security ring on the port replicator.
2Attach your notebook to the port replicator.
3Secure one end of the Kensington cable to a solid...