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Make sure that your notebook is off (not in Standby or Hibernate mode). Close the LCD panel.

Changing batteries

Installing a secondary battery

Your notebook’s modular bay accepts a secondary battery. The secondary battery charges when the notebook is connected to AC power.

Warning

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a Gateway 450SX4 secondary battery. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

To install a secondary battery:

1 If you are removing a CD, CD-RW, DVD, combination DVD/CD-RW or diskette drive, make sure that the drive is empty.

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4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator (see “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 260).

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

Slide and hold the bay module latch closest to the back of the notebook.

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