Gateway MX6708, MX6708H 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 Main Battery

Tips & Tricks

Locating Components

Warni ng

If your notebook is connected to AC power or if it has
a charged secondary battery installed, you can
change the main battery while the notebook is turned
on.

Battery

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically
manufactured for your 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.

Replacing the Main Battery

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

5 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position.

6 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery

out of the notebook.

7 Slide the replacement battery into the notebook

until it snaps into place.

8 Slide the battery lock to the lock position.

9 Turn your notebook over.

10 Reconnect the optional port replicator.

-OR-

Plug your notebook into an AC outlet.

11 Open the LCD panel and press the power button.

To replace the battery:

1 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port

replicator.

2 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power

or has a charged secondary battery installed, go to
Step 3.

- OR -

If your notebook is on, is not connected to AC
power, and does not have a charged secondary
battery installed, save your work and turn off your
notebook.

3 Close the LCD panel.

Important

The battery was shipped to you partially
charged. You should use the AC adapter right
away to fully charge the battery. Allow three
hours for the battery to fully charge. 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

© 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 Hard Drive Kit

Replacing the Hard Drive Kit

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace

Tools

Locating Components

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.

Warni ng

Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:

the hard drive.
You need the operating system disc that came

with your notebook.

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

Replacing the hard drive kit

To replace the hard drive kit:

1 If 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

Important

Recovery

recovery discs or the replacement hard drive
may already have the drivers and applications
installed. For more information, contact Gateway
Customer Care at the Web address or telephone
number shown on the label on the bottom of the
notebook.

disc, Gateway may send you a set of

2 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static

electricity discharge.”

3 Turn off your notebook.

4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port

replicator.

5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and

network cable, if connected to your notebook.

6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your

notebook and remove any PC Cards.

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

then remove the main and optional secondary
batteries. For more information, see “Changing
Batteries” in your online hardware guide.

8 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide

the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard
drive is attached to the back of the cover.

Drivers and Applications

• 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.

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

9 If your new hard drive already includes the hard

drive cover, go to Step 14.

-OR-

If you need to move the hard drive cover from your
old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to Step 10.

© 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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