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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 PC Card 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 
connectors. Never slide components...

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To add or replace memory modules:
1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on 
page 242.
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. For more information, see “Replacing the battery” on 
page 153.
5Loosen the memory bay cover screw, then remove the memory bay cover.
6If you are removing a module, gently...

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7Pull the memory module out of the slot.
8Hold 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. 

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9Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.
10Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screw.
11Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
12Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on 
your notebook.
ImportantUse only memory modules designed for the 
Gateway M305. 

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Replacing the hard drive kit
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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:
1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on 
page 242.
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. For more information, see “Replacing the...

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5Remove the two hard drive kit screws.
Tips & TricksUse a magnetic screwdriver or turn the notebook over to 
remove the screws.
 
Screws 

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6Slide the old hard drive kit out of your notebook.
7If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to 
Step 12.
-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 8. 

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8Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit 
bracket.
9Remove the bracket from the old drive.
10Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up.
11Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive.
12Place the new hard drive kit into the bay and slide it into the connector.
13Replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to your notebook.
Screw
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