Gateway Solo 1200 User manual

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Installing a new Solo 1200 hard drive

This package includes a new hard drive for your Solo 1200 notebook computer

and these printed instructions.

Tools you need

You will need a small Phillips screwdriver to install the hard drive.

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static

electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Before installing the hard drive, follow these guidelines:

■Turn off the computer power.

■Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and

attach it to a bare metal part of the computer.

■Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer.

■Unplug the power cord and modem cable.

■Remove the battery.

Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge

sensitive components in the computer. Prevent ESD

damage by following ESD guidelines every time you

access internal components.

Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and

moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power

cord and modem cable before opening the case.

Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object

into the vent holes of the notebook.

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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 memory modules by their edges. Avoid touching the edge

connectors and components on the modules. Never slide memory

modules or other components over any surface.

To install the new hard drive:

1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on

page 1.

2Shut down the notebook, then disconnect the AC adapter and modem

cables.

3Turn the notebook over, then remove the main battery. For more

information, see your user’s guide.

Warning Disconnect the power cord, remove the battery, and

disconnect the modem cable before you remove the hard

drive. Replace the hard drive before you restore power or

reconnect the modem cable.

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4Remove the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook.

5Slide the hard drive kit out until the connector pins disengage.

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6Lift the hard drive kit out of the hard drive bay.

7Remove the four screws that attach the hard drive to the hard drive cover.

8Remove the hard drive from the cover.

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9Place the new hard drive on the cover.

10 Replace the four screws.

11 Lay the new hard drive kit into the notebook’s hard drive bay.

12 Slide the new hard drive kit in until it is firmly seated.

13 Replace the screw to secure the hard drive kit to the notebook.

14 Reinstall the battery and turn the notebook over.

15 Reconnect the AC adapter and modem cables.

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MAN SYS US SL1200 HDD UPD R0 8/01

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