Gateway MX7000 Series Hard Drive Installation Instructions

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

1. Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive.
2. Before beginning, review electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.
3. Shut down the computer, and then disconnect the power adapter.
4. Disconnect the modem and network cables.
5. 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. Lift the battery out of the bay.
6. Remove the hard drive kit screw.
   
7. Slide the hard drive kit out if the computer.
   
8. If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to step 13.

   - 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 9.
   

9. Remove the two screws on each side of the bracket that secure the hard drive to the bracket.
   
10. Remove the bracket from the old drive.
    
11. Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up and replace the two screws on each side to secure the bracket to the drive
    
12. Slide the new hard drive kit into the computer.
    
13. Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the computer.
    
14. Insert the battery, and then turn over the computer.
15. Connect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, and then turn on the computer.

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