Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference Manual

Replacing the hard drive kit
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17 Remove the bracket from the old drive.
18 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line
up.
19 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive.
20 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws
that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook.
21 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
22 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over.
23 Connect the optional port replicator.
-OR-
Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable
24 Turn on your notebook.
25 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications,
see the “Recovering Your System” chapter you printed in Step 2.

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