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Replacing the AC Adapter

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Replacing the AC Adapter

To connect the AC adapter:

1

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

2

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

3

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

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

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 
notebook may be damaged.

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 
notebook.

Power indicator

Summary of Contents for M685

Page 1: ...connector 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet The power indicator turns on If the power indicator does not turn on unplug the adapter from your notebook then plug it back in 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 notebook may be damaged Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapt...

Page 2: ...k to the unlock position 6 Slide the battery release latch then slide the battery out of your notebook 7 Slide the replacement battery into your 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 11 Plug your notebook into an AC outlet 12 Open the LCD panel and press the power button Tips Tricks If yo...

Page 3: ... other grounded object 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 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 connecte...

Page 4: ...h or other grounded connection Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object 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 2 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge 3 Turn of...

Page 5: ... to Step 12 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket 13 Remove the bracket from the old drive 14 Place the new drive label side up onto the bracket so the screw holes line up 15 Replace the four screws that secure the cover to the drive 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover then tighten the cover screw 18 In...

Page 6: ...ed connection Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge 2 Turn off your notebook 3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator 4 Disconnect the AC adapter modem cable and network cable if connected to your notebook 5 Disconnect all pe...

Page 7: ...sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the back of your notebook insert the cable into the connector then slide the black clip to lock the connector in place 3 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their correspondi...

Page 8: ... 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 memory module To replace the memory module 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static e...

Page 9: ... respective companies 10 Hold the replacement module at a 30 degree angle and slide it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place 12 Replace the memory bay cover then tighten the cover scre...

Page 10: ...ponents 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 wireless network module To replace the wireless network module 1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity discharge 2 Turn off...

Page 11: ... out of the slot 12 Hold the new module at a 30 degree angle and press it into the empty slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the module slot 13 Move the antenna wires out of the way 14 If the module is held by clips press the module down until it clicks into place OR If the ...

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