Gateway E-4610s User Manual
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www.gateway.com 65 7Pull the release latch down to the Unlock position on the 5.25-inch bay, then slide the component forward and out of the bay. 8Lift the 5.25-inch drive bay from the chassis to remove it. 9Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board, carefully noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) 10Remove the power supply by following the instructions in “Replacing the power supply” on page 62. 11Remove all memory...
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 66 12Remove the seven system board screws. 13Lift the system board up and out of the case. 14Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure it into the case with the screws you removed previously. 15If your replacement system board does not include a processor, go to the next step. -OR- Follow the instructions in “Replacing the processor” on page 57 to move the processor from your old system board to the new one. 16Reinstall the memory you...
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www.gateway.com 67 18Connect the power and data cables to the new system board using the notes you took previously, or use the following graphic as a guide: 19Replace the 5.25-inch component bay into the chassis. 20Slide the 5.25-inch component into the bay, then push up on the release latch to move it to the Lock position. Front panel Front (CPU ) fan Power (AUX) Memory card reader connectorUSB header Chassis intrusion switchSATA connectors Power (main)IDE connector 8512733.book Page 67 Friday,...
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 68 21Reconnect the component cables using the notes you took previously. 22Connect the fan cable to the system board, then reinstall the fan. 23Reinstall any expansion cards you removed. 24Replace the front bezel, replace the hard drive bracket, then replace the side panel. 8512733.book Page 68 Friday, September 21, 2007 4:47 PM
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CHAPTER5 69 Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Caring for your computer Cleaning your computer Updating Windows Using BigFix Managing hard drive space Scheduling maintenance tasks Moving from your old computer 8512733.book Page 69 Friday, September 21, 2007 4:47 PM
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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 70 Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule. Maintenance taskWeeklyMonthlyWhen needed Check for virusesXXX Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive spaceX Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errorsXX Defragment hard drive X X Back up filesXXX Clean computer case and peripheral devicesX 8512733.book Page 70 Friday, September 21, 2007 4:47 PM
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www.gateway.com 71 Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight. When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in the original packaging materials. Keep your computer away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is on because data on the...
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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 72 Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your computer performing at its best. You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: A soft, lint-free cloth An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension Cotton swabs An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Always turn off your computer and other peripheral devices before cleaning any components. Use a damp,...
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www.gateway.com 73 Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. To clean the keyboard: 1Use an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 2If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn the keyboard upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need...
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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 74 Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get dirty from frequent handling. To clean an optical disc: Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep your computer up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer’s operating system, software, and hardware. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can...