CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components

Replacing the CMOS battery

Important

Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook.

Tools you need to complete this task:

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Flat-blade driver

- OR -

Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

2 blackM2x3 (IEEE 802.11 wireless card)

To replace the CMOS battery:

1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 57.

2Remove the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 65.

3Disconnect the old battery from the system board.

Lift the old battery off of the system board.

Important

The battery is held in place by double-sided tape.

Connect the new battery to the system board, then place the battery on the system board.

Important

Use double-sided tape to hold the new battery in place.

4Replace the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 65.

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Gateway p-79 manual Replacing the Cmos battery