Preparing The Convertible Notebook; Removing The Batteries - Gateway Convertible Service Manual

Preparing the convertible notebook

To prepare the convertible notebook for maintenance:
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Removing the batteries

Removing the main battery
To remove the main battery:
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Make sure that the disc drive is empty.
Turn off the convertible notebook.
Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.
Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator.
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if connected to the convertible
notebook.
Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the convertible notebook and remove any PC
Cards and memory cards.
Remove the main and optional secondary batteries. For more information, see
the batteries" on page 5.
Turn the convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position
Slide the battery out of the bay.
, then slide the battery release latch.
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