Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference Manual

Changing modules
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Changing modules
Your notebook’s modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD drive,
combination DVD/CD-RW drive, DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, a second hard drive, a
diskette drive, or a secondary battery.
To change bay modules:
1 If you are removing a disc or diskette drive, make sure that the drive is
empty.
Important
If the remove hardware icon does not
appear on the taskbar, click the show
hidden icons button.
2 Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the module you are
removing, then click Stop.
-OR-
Turn off your notebook (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode).
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator.
5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
Online Support:
Tech Support Phone:
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Modular bay latch
Modular bay
Security screw (optional)

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