Changing Batteries; Replacing The Main Battery - Gateway M465 Reference Manual

Changing batteries

Replacing the main battery

Warning
Danger of explosion if
a 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 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.
Dispose of the used
battery promptly. Keep
away from children.
Caution
If your notebook is
connected to AC
power, or if you have a
charged secondary
battery installed, you
can change the main
battery while the
notebook is turned on.
If your notebook is not
plugged into an AC
outlet, and you do not
have a charged
secondary battery
installed, you must
turn the notebook off
while changing the
battery or you will lose
any unsaved data.
To replace the main battery:
Disconnect your notebook from the
1
optional port replicator.
If your notebook is on and is connected
2
directly to AC power (not using a port
replicator) or has a charged secondary
battery installed, go to
-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.
Close the LCD panel.
3
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is
4
facing up.
Slide the battery lock to the unlocked
5
position.
Slide the battery release latch, then slide
6
the battery out of the notebook.
Slide a recharged battery into the
7
notebook until it snaps into place.
Changing batteries
Step 3.
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