Gateway FX User Manual download pdf (Page 60)

CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer

4 If you are replacing an expansion card, remove the old

card. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to

loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways.

5 Install the new card into the expansion slot. You can

slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to help insert the

card, but do not bend the card sideways.

6 If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect

the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from

Step 2. If you have added a new expansion card, connect

its cables according to its user guide.

7 Press the card retention lever back into place.

8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in

“Replacing the side panel” on page 40.

Replacing the system battery

If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the

BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your

computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the

same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your

computer.

Caution

Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion

card. Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.

Warning

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used

batteries following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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