if your notebook is plugged into an ac outlet or if it has a charged secondary battery installed, you can change the main battery while the notebook is turned on. if your notebook has only one battery and it is not plugged into an ac outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the batteries.

    1、danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

    2、replace only with the gateway 450 li-ion battery. discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    3、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 replace the main battery:

    1 if your notebook is on and is plugged into an ac outlet or has a charged secondary battery installed, go to step 2.

    -or-

    if your notebook is on and is not plugged into an ac outlet and does not have a charged secondary battery installed, save your work and turn off the notebook.

    2 close the lcd panel.

    3 undock the notebook from the port replicator (if docked), then turn your notebook over.

    4 slide the battery release latch and lift the battery out of the bay.

   

    5 place a recharged battery into the bay and press down until it snaps into place.