Gateway Notebook Reference Guide

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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:
1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using
the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information,
see “Recovering pre-installed software and drivers” on
page 85.
2 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard
drive. For more information, see “Backing up files” in
your online User Guide.
3 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 98.
4 Turn off your notebook.
5 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.
6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
cable, if they are connected to the notebook.
7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the
notebook and remove any PC cards.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to
replace the hard drive kit.
Important
Your notebook may have shipped with a Drivers and Applications
Recovery disc.
Hard drive
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Gateway Notebook Specifications

General

Brand	Gateway
Category	Laptop
Processor	Varies by model (Intel Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, Core i5, AMD Ryzen)
RAM	Varies by model (8GB, 16GB)
Storage	Varies by model (256GB SSD, 512GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Display	Varies by model (14-inch, 15.6-inch, FHD)
Operating System	Windows 10 or Windows 11
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Battery	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model