Chapter 13: Upgrading Your Computer

Replacing the Mini PCI card

The modem in your computer is a Mini PCI card. If you need to install a new Mini PCI card, you must first remove the existing card. Perform this procedure only if Gateway Technical Support tells you to.

Warning Replace the Mini PCI card with only Gateway-approved cards. Perform this procedure only if Gateway Technical Support tells you to.

To replace the Mini PCI card:

1 Open the case by following the instructions in “Opening the computer case” on page 202.

Warning Make sure that you removed all external cables and the power cord.

2 Remove the drive cage by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 210.

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