Gateway M320 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 the Optical Drive
- Make sure the optical drive is empty and the tray is firmly closed.
- Turn off your notebook.
- Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables.
- Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
- Remove the battery. For instructions, see Changing batteries in your user guide.
- With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two optical drive screws and put them in a safe place.
- Insert a straightened paper clip into the optical drives manual eject hole, push in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray on.
- Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay.
- Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay.
- Secure the optical drive with the two screws removed in Step 7.
- Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
- Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your notebook.
