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Replacing the AC Adapter

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Replacing the AC Adapter

To connect the AC adapter:

1

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

2

Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power 
connector.

3

Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The power 
indicator turns on.

If the power indicator does not turn on, unplug the 
adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.

Caution

Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. 
The replacement cord must be of the same type 
and voltage rating as the original cord or your 
notebook may be damaged.

Warning

Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. 
The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or 
user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter 
has dangerous voltages that can cause serious 
injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning 
defective AC adapters.

Important

If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue 
after three hours, contact Gateway Customer 
Care at the Web address or telephone number 
shown on the label on the bottom of your 
notebook.

Power indicator

Summary of Contents for MX6025 - Celeron M 1.4 GHz

Page 1: ...connector 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet The power indicator turns on If the power indicator does not turn on unplug the adapter from your notebook then plug it back in Caution Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapt...

Page 2: ... unlock position 5 Slide the battery release latch then slide the battery out of the notebook 6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook until it snaps into place 7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position 8 Turn your notebook over 9 Plug your notebook into an AC outlet 10 Open the LCD panel and press the power button Tips Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power you can replace ...

Page 3: ...g the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge 2...

Page 4: ... are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in Step 9 13 Replace the memory bay cover then tighten the six cover screws 14 Replace the keyboard screw 15 Ins...

Page 5: ... to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object Replacing the hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit 1 If possible create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc For more information see Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs in the online User Guide 2 Follow the guidelines under Preventing ...

Page 6: ... drive 10 Place the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up 11 Replace the four screws that secure the cover to the drive 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook then replace the cover screws 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over 14 Connect the power adapter modem cable and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards 1...

Page 7: ...ench or other grounded connection Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge 2 Turn off your notebook 3 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards 5 Turn your notebook over so t...

Page 8: ...ront of the notebook insert the cable into the connector then slide the black clip to lock the connector in place 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face up 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into the...

Page 9: ...rostatic protection Always hold components by their edges Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object Replacing the memory module To replace the memory...

Page 10: ...ule until the module tilts upward 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in plac...

Page 11: ...s Avoid touching the edge connectors Never slide components over any surface Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object Replacing the wireless network module To replace the wireless network module 1 Follow the guidelines unde...

Page 12: ... out of the slot 11 Hold the new module at a 30 degree angle and insert it into the empty slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the module slot 12 Move the antenna wires out of the way 13 If your card is held by clips press the module down until it clicks into place OR If your...

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