www.gateway.com738 Pry the battery out of the socket.9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new batteryis facing up, then press the battery into the socket untilit snaps into place.10 Return your computer to its upright position.11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in“Replacing the side panel” on page 50.12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.13 Turn on your computer.14 Open the BIOS Setup utility.15 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that youwrote down in 3.16 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.Replacing the system boardTo replace the system board:1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in“Removing the side panel” on page 47.2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. Toavoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or othernon-abrasive surface.3 Disconnect any cables that are attached to anyexpansion cards, noting their locations and orientation.(You will reconnect the cables after you install the cardson the new board.)4 Remove the expansion cards by following theinstructions in “Adding or replacing an expansion card”on page 69. You can slightly seesaw a card end-to-endto loosen it, but do not bend a card sideways.CautionMake sure that you do not damage any nearby components whileprying the battery out of its socket.ToolsYou need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the system board.
