Gateway MX6633, MX6633H 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.

Caution

The replacement cord must be of the same type
and voltage rating as the original cord or your
notebook may be damaged.

Replacing the AC Adapter

3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The power

indicator turns on.

Power indicator

If the power 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

Warning

user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter
has dangerous voltages that can cause serious
injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning
defective AC adapters.

2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power

connector.

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
notebook.

Technical Support

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

www.gateway.com

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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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Replacing the Battery

Tips & Tricks

Locating Components

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

Replacing the Battery

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

4 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position.

Battery

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically
manufactured for your notebook. Recycle or

Warni ng

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.

To replace the battery:

1 If your notebook is on and i s c onnected to AC power,

go to Step 2.

- OR -

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

2 Close the LCD panel.

5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery

out of the notebook.

6 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook

until it snaps into place.

7 Slide the battery lock to the lock position.

8 Turn your notebook over.

9 Plug your notebook into an AC outlet.

10 Open 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.

Technical Support

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

www.gateway.com

© 2006 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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Replacing the DVD Drive

Replacing the DVD Drive

7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the

keyboard screw and put it in a safe place.

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace

Tools

the DVD drive.

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

Warni ng

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.

notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable before replacing a
component.

Tips & Tricks

The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K.

8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these

screws cannot be removed), then remove the
memory bay cover.

Screws

Screw

Replacing the DVD drive

To replace the DVD drive:

1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static

electricity discharge.”

2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty.

3 Turn off your notebook.

4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and

network cable.

5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any

PC Cards.

6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,

then remove the battery. For more information, see
“Changing Batteries” in your online hardware guide.

Screws

9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD

drive screw, then put it in a safe place.

Screw

Technical Support

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

www.gateway.com

© 2006 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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10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing

on the DVD bracket.

DVD bracket

Replacing the DVD Drive

11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make

sure that the drive fits securely in the bay.

12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in

Step 9.

13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six

cover screws.

14 Replace the keyboard screw.

15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.

16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and

network cable, then turn on your notebook.

17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC

Cards.

Technical Support

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

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www.gateway.com

© 2006 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.