Gateway m275 User Manual
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261 Adding or replacing memory www.gateway.com 8Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard bezel between the F11 and F12 keys and gently pry it up. 9Remove the bezel from your convertible tablet PC by pulling the bezel toward you and at the same time lifting its front to clear the keyboard. You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes away from your convertible tablet PC. Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the bottom of the bezel. ImportantInserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to your convertible tablet PC.
262 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 www.gateway.com 10With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screws
263 Adding or replacing memory www.gateway.com 11Lift the back edge of the keyboard, then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your convertible tablet PC. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel, or unplug the keyboard ribbon cable.
264 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory To replace the memory: 1Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 2Pull the memory module out of the slot.
265 Adding or replacing memory www.gateway.com 3Hold 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. 4Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. Reattaching the keyboard To reattach the keyboard: 1Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. 2Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest. ImportantUse only memory modules designed for the Gateway M275. Ta b s
266 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 www.gateway.com 3Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 4Replace the four keyboard screws. 5Slide the tabs on the bottom side of the bezel under your convertible tablet PC frame. 6Press down on the bezel in several places to make sure it is correctly mounted. The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the bezel and find no loose spots. The bezel should be flat all the way across. Screws
267 Replacing the hard drive kit www.gateway.com 7Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up. 8Replace the two keyboard screws. 9Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 10Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. Replacing the hard drive kit If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. WarningIf the bezel is not correctly replaced, your convertible tablet PC could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. Hard drive
268 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 www.gateway.com To replace the hard drive kit: 1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 254. 2See “ B a c k i n g u p f i l e s ” o n p a g e 2 3 5 for instructions on saving data files from your old hard drive to backup media. 3Turn off your convertible tablet PC, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables. 4Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator (see “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 277). 5Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up. 6Remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 159. 7Remove the two hard drive kit screws. Tips & TricksUse a magnetic screwdriver or turn your convertible tablet PC over to remove the screws. Screws
269 Replacing the hard drive kit www.gateway.com 8Slide the old hard drive kit out of your convertible tablet PC. 9If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to Step 14. -OR- If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive kit to your new hard drive, go to Step 10. 10Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket. Screw Screw
270 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Gateway M275 www.gateway.com 11Remove the bracket from the old drive. 12Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up. 13Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 14Place the new hard drive kit into the bay and slide it into the connector. 15Replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to your convertible tablet PC. 16Insert the batteries, then turn your convertible tablet PC over. 17Reattach the optional port replicator. 18Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your convertible tablet PC. 19See “Reinstalling Windows” on page 248 for instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications.