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Replacing the AC Adapter
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 AC Adapter
To connect the AC adapter:
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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 AC power
indicator turns on.
If the AC power indicator does not turn on,
complete the following steps until it turns on:
a
Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then
plug it back in.
b
Press
F
N
+
F1
to toggle the status lights on and off.
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 off
after three hours, contact Gateway Customer
Care at the Web address or telephone number
shown on the label on the bottom of your
notebook.
