Gateway C-140S, C-140XL, C-141X, C-141XL, C-142XL User Manual

Replacing the AC Adapter

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Replacing the AC Adapter

Important

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.

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
convertible notebook may be damaged.

2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook’s power

connector.

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.

•Press

FN+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.

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 convertible notebook.

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

© 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.

Replacing the Main Battery

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Replacing the Main Battery

Important

If your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or if you have
a charged multibay battery, you can replace the main battery while your
convertible notebook is turned on.

Locating Components

Battery latch

Main battery

Battery lock

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

or has a charged multibay battery installed, go to Step 4.

-OR-

If your convertible notebook is on, is not plugged into an AC
outlet, and does not have a charged multibay battery installed,
save your work and turn off your convertible notebook.

3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.

4 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the

battery latch.

6 Slide the main battery out of your convertible notebook.

Warning

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your convertible
notebook. Recycle or dispose of the battery as hazardous waste.

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.

Keep away from children.

7 Slide a recharged battery into your convertible notebook until it

snaps into place.

8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

9 Turn your convertible notebook over.

10 Connect to the optional port replicator.

11 Open the LCD panel.

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

© 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.

Replacing the hard drive

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Replacing the hard drive

Tools

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. You
also need the operating system disc that came with your convertible
notebook.

Locating Components

Hard
drive
bay

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your convertible notebook are extremely
sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your convertible notebook.

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.

5 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.

6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if

they are connected to your convertible notebook.

7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your convertible

notebook and remove any PC and memory cards.

8 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up,

then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. For more
information, see “Changing Batteries” in your Reference Guide.

9 Loosen the two hard drive bay cover screws (they cannot be

removed), then remove the hard drive bay cover.

10 Remove the hard drive screw.

Warning

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional multibay
batteries before replacing a component.

Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,

and packing foam.

• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when

you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags
provide electrostatic protection.

• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the

edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface.

• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics

stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.

• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other

grounded object.

To replace the hard drive:

1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc.

For more information about this step in Windows Vista, see
“Preparing for software and device driver recovery” in the
Reference Guide.

For more information about this set in Windows XP, see “Creating
Drivers and Applications Recovery discs” in the online User Guide.

Screw

11 Slide the old hard drive kit out of your convertible notebook by

pulling on the tab.

Important

If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc,
Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive
with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway
Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label
on the bottom of your convertible notebook.

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

© 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.