Gateway FX542X User Manual

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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer

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5

Remove the hard drive by sliding it out of the drive bay.

6

Slide the new drive into the drive bay, then secure it in
the drive bay by sliding the drive release latch back.

7

If you are replacing a drive, reconnect the drive cables
using your notes from Step

4

. If you are installing a new

drive, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
connecting it to the system board.

You can also refer to the following figure for SATA port
assignments:

8

Replace the side panel by following the instructions in

“Replacing the side panel” on page 50

.

9

Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.

10

Turn on your computer.

SATA 5 port

SATA 4 port
SATA 3 port

SATA 1 port

SATA 6 port

SATA 2 port

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