Gateway M-6312 8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0

Replacing the AC Adapter

Technical Support

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your

Reference Guide

for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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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 an AC power outlet. The battery charge

indicator turns on.

If the battery charge indicator does not turn on:

•

Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.

•

Press

F

N

+F1

to toggle the status lights on and off.

•

Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter.

•

Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet.

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.

Battery charge indicator

1