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Gateway M275 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.

Replacing Optical Drive

  1. If you are removing a drive, verify that the drive is empty.

  2. Turn off the convertible tablet PC (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode).

  3. Close the LCD panel.
    Close the LCD panel.

  4. Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator.

  5. Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up.
    Turn your convertible tablet PC over.
  6. Remove the battery.

  7. Remove the module bay screw.
    Remove the module bay screw.

  8. Slide and hold the module bay latch. The module may move out slightly.
    Slide and hold the module bay latch.

  9. Slide the module out.
    Slide the module out.

  10. Firmly push the new module straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place.
    Insert new module.

  11. Replace the module bay screw.
    Replace the module bay screw.

  12. Turn your convertible tablet PC over.

  13. Reconnect the optional port replicator.

  14. Turn on the convertible tablet PC.

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