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10Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit 
bracket.
11Remove the bracket from the old drive.
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12Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up and the 
plastic strip on the top of the bracket is positioned as shown.
13Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive.
14Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook.
15Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to your notebook.
16Insert the batteries and turn your notebook over.
17Reconnect the optional port replicator.
18Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on 
your notebook.
19See “Reinstalling Windows” on page 229 for instructions on installing 
Windows, your drivers, and your applications.
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Port Replicator
The optional port replicator gives you a convenient way to 
attach external devices such as a monitor, a full-size 
keyboard, or an AC adapter.
Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on 
the notebook, the port replicator lets you make all of those 
connections in one step. The port replicator also gives you 
access to additional ports not found on the notebook.
Read this chapter to learn:
■Where ports and jacks are located
■How to connect and disconnect the port replicator
■How to secure the port replicator with a locking cable 
						

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Front
Component Icon Description
Docking release latch Press both release latches to release the notebook.
Docking port Connect the notebook to this port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This 
docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only 
with notebooks designed for your Gateway port 
replicator.
Docking 
release 
latch
Docking 
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Left
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Important: The power connector may be located on the 
back of your port replicator.
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Back
Component Icon Description
PS/2 keyboard port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Attaching a PS/2 
keyboard to your port replicator may deactivate the 
built-in keyboard.
PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Attaching a PS/2 
mouse to your port replicator may deactivate the 
touchpad or pointing device.
USB  ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a flash 
drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, 
keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
S-Video  out  jack Plug a standard S-Video cable into this jack and the jack 
on an S-Video device.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Serial port Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this 
port.
Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack.
S/PDIF digital 
audio jackHeadphone jackLine in jack
Power 
connector Modem
jack
Ethernet
jack Serial
port Monitor 
portParallel 
port
USB 
ports
S-Video
out jack PS/2 
keyboard 
port
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Connecting to the port replicator
You can attach your notebook to the port replicator while your notebook is 
off, on, or in Standby mode.
Attaching to the port replicator
To attach your notebook to the port replicator:
1Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator.
2Align the connector holes on the bottom of your notebook with the 
docking posts on the port replicator.
Ethernet  jack Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack. 
For more information, see “Connecting to a wired 
Ethernet network” on page 39 and “Networking Your 
Gateway 450” on page 191.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Important: If your port replicator has a power connector 
on the left side (see “Left” on page 245), plug the 
Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH AC adapter into 
that connector. If your port replicator does not have a 
power connector on the left side, plug the AC adapter 
into this connector.
S/PDIF  digital  audio  jack Plug an optical (Toslink) AC-3 digital audio cable into this 
jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 
The built-in speakers on the notebook are turned off 
when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack.
This jack is turned off when headphones are plugged into 
the notebook’s headphone jack.
Line in jack Connect an external audio input source (such as a 
stereo) to this jack so you can record sound on your 
notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers.
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3Press down on the notebook until it snaps into place.
CautionPress down on the outside edges of the notebook. Do not 
press in the middle or you may damage the LCD screen.
ImportantThe notebook may detect additional devices and add 
drivers after being attached to the port replicator. This 
process must be completed for components to work 
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Disconnecting from the port replicator
You can separate your notebook from the port replicator while your notebook 
is off or on (not in Standby or Hibernate mode).
To separate your notebook from the port replicator:
1If your notebook is off, go to Step 2.
-OR-
Click 
Start, then click Undock Computer. The Undock Computer menu item 
appears in the Start menu only while the notebook is docked.
2Press down on both docking release latches. The notebook will spring up 
slightly.
3Lift the notebook off of the port replicator. 
						

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Securing your port replicator
You can secure your notebook and port replicator to an object by using the 
security ring located on the right side of the port replicator and the Kensington 
lock slot located on the right side of your notebook.
To secure your notebook and port replicator:
1Open the security ring on the port replicator.
2Attach your notebook to the port replicator.
3Secure one end of the Kensington cable to a solid object, then run the other 
end of the cable through the security ring and lock it into the slot provided 
on the right side of your notebook.