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Recovering your system using the 
Windows DVD
If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your 
original hard drive, you must recover your system using the 
Windows Vista operating system DVD. (Your convertible 
notebook must have a DVD-compatible drive to use the 
Windows Vista DVD.) You also need to recover your 
convertible notebook’s pre-installed software and device 
drivers.
To completely re-install Windows:  
1If you can still run Windows, back up your personal files, 
and create a set of software and driver recovery discs 
(if you have not already done so). For instructions, see 
“To create discs for recovering pre-installed software 
and drivers:” on page 93.
2Insert the Windows DVD into your convertible 
notebook’s DVD-capable drive, then turn on or restart 
your convertible notebook.
3When the prompt “Press any key to boot from CD 
or DVD” appears, press any key on your keyboard. A list 
of valid boot devices appears.
4Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the 
Windows DVD, then press E
NTER and follow the 
on-screen instructions.
5After Windows is completely re-installed, use the 
software and driver recovery discs you created to 
recover your convertible notebook’s pre-installed 
software and device drivers. For instructions, see 
“Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using 
recovery discs” on page 96. 
						

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Upgrading Your Notebook
•Preventing static electricity discharge
•Adding or replacing memory modules
•Replacing the hard drive kit 
						

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Preventing static electricity 
discharge
The components inside your convertible notebook are 
extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as 
electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before installing or replacing 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 connectors. Never slide components over any 
surface.
•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 surface on your workbench or other 
grounded object. War ning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 
turn off your convertible notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and 
network cable, and remove the main and optional multibay batteries before 
opening the case.
War ningTo prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent 
holes of the convertible notebook.
ImportantBefore installing or replacing components, you should read and 
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Adding or replacing memory 
modules
Your convertible notebook uses memory modules called 
SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The 
modules are available in various capacities and any module 
can be placed in any slot.
To add or replace memory modules:  
1Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static 
electricity discharge” on page 106.
2Turn off your convertible notebook.
3Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then 
close the LCD panel. For more information, see 
“Converting from notebook to tablet mode” on page 43.
4Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 
5Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network 
cable, if they are connected to the convertible 
notebook. 
6Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the 
convertible notebook and remove any PC cards. Important
Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway convertible 
notebook.
ToolsYou need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory modules.
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7Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is 
facing up, then remove the main and optional multibay 
batteries. For more information, see “Changing 
batteries” on page 69.
8Loosen the six memory bay cover screws that secure 
the memory cover. (These screws cannot be removed.)
9Remove the memory bay cover. Be careful not to break 
off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover. Slide 
the cover in the direction shown. If the cover does not 
slide easily, wiggle the cover to loosen it
10If 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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11Pull the memory module out of the slot.
12Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree 
angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This 
module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one 
direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the 
notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory 
bay.
13Replace the memory bay cover, then replace the cover 
screw.
14Insert the main and optional multibay batteries, then 
turn your convertible notebook over.
15Connect to the optional port replicator.
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Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network 
cable.
16Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any 
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Replacing the hard drive kit
If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace 
your original drive with a higher-capacity drive.
To replace the hard drive kit:  
1Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using 
the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, 
see “Recovering pre-installed software and drivers” on 
page 92.
2Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard 
drive. For more information, see “Backing up files” in 
your online User Guide.
3Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static 
electricity discharge” on page 106.
4Turn off your convertible notebook.
5Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then 
close the LCD panel. For more information, see 
“Converting from notebook to tablet mode” on page 43.
6Disconnect from the optional port replicator.
7Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network 
cable, if they are connected to the convertible 
notebook.
8Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the 
convertible notebook and remove any PC cards. Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive kit.
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9Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is 
facing up, then remove the main and optional multibay 
batteries. For more information, see “Changing 
batteries” on page 69.
10Loosen the two hard drive bay cover screws (they 
cannot be removed), then remove the hard drive bay 
cover.
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11Remove the hard drive screw.
12Slide the old hard drive out of the convertible notebook.
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