Gateway FX530XG Adding or replacing a hard drive

CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer

Adding or replacing a hard drive

To add or replace a hard drive:

1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page 51.

2If you are adding a new drive, slide the drive release latch toward you, then go to Step 5.

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If you are replacing an existing drive, go to the next step.

3Disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.)

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