Gateway M255-G, M255-E User Manual

Replacing the AC Adapter

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 Caution and voltage rating as the original cord or your

notebook may be damaged.

2Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.

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Replacing the AC Adapter

3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on.

Battery charge indicator

If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.

Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or

user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter Warning 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

Important Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your

notebook.

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Replacing the Main Battery

Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on.

Locating Components

Battery

Battery latch

Battery lock

Replacing the Main Battery

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

5Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position.

6 Slide the battery release latch.

7 Slide the battery out of the notebook.

		Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
		replaced.
		Replace only with a battery specifically
		manufactured for your notebook. Recycle or
	Warning	dispose of the battery as hazardous waste.
	Warning	The battery used in this device may present a
		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.

To replace the main battery:

1Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator.

2If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 3.

- OR -

If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn off your notebook.

3 Close the LCD panel.

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8Slide a battery into the notebook until it snaps into place.

9Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

10Turn your notebook over.

11Reconnect the optional port replicator.

12Open the LCD panel and press the power button.

If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer

Important Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your

notebook.

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Replacing the Hard Drive Kit

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

Locating Components

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Hard drive bay

Preventing static electricity discharge

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

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your

Warning notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable 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.

Replacing the Hard Drive Kit

Replacing the hard drive kit

To replace the hard drive kit:

1If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see “Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs” in the online User Guide.

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

Important 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 notebook.

2Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge.”

3Turn off your notebook.

4Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator.

5Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if connected to your notebook.

6Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any PC Cards.

7Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery. For more information, see “Changing Batteries” in your online hardware guide.

8Remove the keyboard screw.

Screw

9Loosen the five hard drive bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed).

Screw Screw

Screw

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