Gateway MX3400 Series Hard Drive Installation Instructions

Warning: Disconnect the power adapter, disconnect the modem and network cables, and remove the battery before removing the hard drive bay cover. Replace the cover before restoring power or reconnecting the modem and network cables.

Note: Before beginning, review electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.

1. Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive.

2. Shut down the computer, and then disconnect the power adapter.

3. Disconnect the modem and network cables.

4. Turn the computer over, and then remove the battery.
   1. Slide the battery lock to the unlock position.
   2. Slide the battery release latch.
   3. Slide the battery out of the bay.

5. Remove the two hard drive screws.
   

6. Slide the old hard drive out of the notebook.
   

7. If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to step 9.

   – 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.
   

8. Remove the two screws on each side of the hard drive kit that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
   

9. Remove the bracket from the old drive.
   

10. Place the new drive, label side up, in the bracket so that the screw holes line up and then replace the two screws on each side, to secure the bracket to the drive.
    

11. Slide the new hard drive kit into the hard drive bay.
    

12. Replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook.
    

13. Insert the battery, and then turn over the computer.

14. Connect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, and then turn on the computer.

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