Gateway CX2000 Series Optical Drive Installation/Replacement Instructions
Warning: Disconnect the power adapter, disconnect the modem and network cables, and remove the battery. Replace the cover before restoring power or reconnecting the modem and network cables.
Note: Before beginning, review electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.
Follow these steps to change bay modules.
- If you are removing a drive, verify that there is no disc in it.
- Turn off your convertible notebook (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode).
- Verify that the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.
- Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator.
- Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
- Remove the modular bay lock screw (if one is present).
- Slide and hold the module bay latch. The module should move out slightly.
- Slide the module out.
- Firmly push the new module straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place.
- Replace the module bay lock screw (if one is present).
- If you are using a multi-bay battery instead of a main battery, insert the weight saver that was included with your multi-bay battery into the main battery bay.