Gateway m255 Hardwarehandbuch

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Replacing the Main Battery

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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Replacing the Main Battery

Locating Components

To replace the main battery:

1 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port 

replicator.

2 If 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.

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

5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position.

6 Slide the battery release latch.

7 Slide the battery out of the notebook.

8 Slide a battery into the notebook until it snaps into 

place.

9 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

10 Turn your notebook over.

11 Reconnect the optional port replicator.

12 Open the LCD panel and press the power button.

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

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.

Battery

Battery latch

Battery lock

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.