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Replacing the Battery

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer 
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important 
safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. 
All other brands and product names are trademarks or 
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Replacing the Battery

Locating Components

To replace the battery:

1

If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, 
go to Step 2.

- OR -

If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC 
power, save your work and turn off your notebook.

2

Close the LCD panel.

3

Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

4

Slide the battery lock to the unlock position.

5

Slide the battery release latch, then lift the battery 
out of the notebook.

6

Place the replacement battery into the notebook and 
press down 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 the battery while the notebook is turned on.

Warning

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly 
replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically 
manufactured for your notebook. Recycle or 
dispose of the battery as hazardous waste.

The battery used in this device may present a 
fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do 
not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or 
incinerate.
Keep away from children.

Battery

Important

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

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Страница 1: ...tlet The AC power indicator turns on If the AC power indicator does not turn on complete the following steps until it turns on a Unplug the adapter from your notebook then plug it back in b Press FN F1 to toggle the status lights on and off 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...

Страница 2: ...k position 5 Slide the battery release latch then lift the battery out of the notebook 6 Place the replacement battery into the notebook and press down 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 ...

Страница 3: ...ics 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 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty 3 Turn off your notebook 4 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network c...

Страница 4: ...nection 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 static electricity discharge 3 Turn off your notebook 4 Disco...

Страница 5: ...e the bracket from the old drive 11 Place the new drive label side up onto the bracket so the screw holes line up 12 Replace the four screws that secure the bracket to the drive 13 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook then replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook 14 Insert the battery then turn your notebook over 15 Connect the power adapter modem cable and netw...

Страница 6: ... 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 the bottom is facing up then remove the battery...

Страница 7: ...n keyboard connector clip is in the raised position insert the cable into the connector then slide the brown 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 slots under the palm rest Press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaini...

Страница 8: ...se only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic 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 Repla...

Страница 9: ...spective companies 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot 9 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 10 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place 11 Replace the...

Страница 10: ...s 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 wireless network module To replace the wireless network modu...

Страница 11: ...module until the module tilts upward 9 Pull the module out of the slot 10 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 11 Move the antenna wires out of the way then press the module down until it cl...

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