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Replacing the AC Adapter
Replacing the AC Adapter
The color of your convertible notebook may vary from the pictures
in these instructions.
To connect the AC adapter:
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
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
convertible notebook may be damaged.
2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook's power
connector.
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See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
3 Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. The battery charge
indicator turns on.
Battery charge indicator
If the battery charge indicator does not turn on:
•
Unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then
plug it back in.
F
+F1
•
Press
to toggle the status lights on and off.
N
•
Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC
adapter.
•
Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet.
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.
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 convertible notebook.
© 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
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- Page 1 Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on. The color of your convertible notebook may vary from the pictures in these instructions. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
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Page 2: Replacing The Main Battery
Replacing the Main Battery Replacing the Main Battery To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator. 2 If your convertible notebook is on and is connected to AC power If your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or if you have or has a charged multibay battery installed, go to Step a charged multibay battery, you can replace the main battery while your... -
Page 3: Replacing The Hard Drive
Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive 2 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge.” 3 Turn off your convertible notebook. 4 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. You 5 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. - Page 4 Replacing the hard drive 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard 13 Remove the bracket from the old drive. drive kit bracket. 14 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up.
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Page 5: Replacing The Keyboard
Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screw Screw The color of your convertible notebook may vary from the pictures in these instructions. You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace the keyboard. - Page 6 Replacing the keyboard 15 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on 21 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. top of your convertible notebook. Be careful to not damage the The keyboard should easily fall into place.
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Page 7: Replacing A Memory Module
Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge.” 2 Turn off your convertible notebook. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace a memory module. 3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Locating Components 4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. - Page 8 Replacing a Memory Module 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 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.
- Page 9 Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity Network Module discharge.” 2 Turn off your convertible notebook. 3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the wireless network 4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.
- Page 10 Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Move the antenna cables out of the way. 12 Pull the module out of the slot. 11 Press outward on the clip at each side of the module until the module tilts upward. Clip 13 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty slot.