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Changing batteries, Replacing the main battery

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www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. The batteries 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. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. Caution If your notebook is connected to AC power, or if it has a charged secondary battery installed, you can change the main battery while the notebook is turned on. If your notebook has only a main battery and it is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery. To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 2 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged secondary battery installed, go to Step 3. -ORIf your notebook is on, is not plugged into an AC outlet, and does not have a charged secondary battery installed, save your work and turn off the notebook. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 59

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Changing batteries
Replacing the main battery
To replace the main battery:
1
Disconnect your notebook from the optional port
replicator.
2
If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power
or has a charged secondary battery installed, go to
Step 3
.
-OR-
If your notebook is on, is not plugged into an AC outlet,
and does not have a charged secondary battery
installed, save your work and turn off the notebook.
3
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4
Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then
slide the battery release latch.
Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway
notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material
regulations.
The batteries 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.
Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.
Caution
If your notebook is connected to AC power, or if it has a charged
secondary battery installed, you can change the main battery while the
notebook is turned on. If your notebook has only a main battery and it is not
plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the
battery.