Gateway C-120 Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook96Replacing the hard drive kitIf you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replaceyour original drive with a higher-capacity drive.To replace the hard drive kit:1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For moreinformation, see “Creating Drivers and ApplicationsRecovery discs” in the online User Guide.2 Print the “Recovering Your System” chapter from theonline User Guide for use in step 23.3 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new harddrive. For more information, see “Backing up files” inyour online User Guide.4 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricitydischarge” on page 92.5 Turn off your convertible notebook.6 Make sure that the LCD panel is in notebook mode, thenclose the LCD panel. For more information, see“Converting from notebook to tablet mode” on page 42.7 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.8 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and networkcable, if they are connected to the convertible notebook.ToolsYou need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows XP CD to replacethe hard drive kit.Harddrive