How to change cmos battery in gateway mx6214 - Computers & Internet

All electrical sources removed from the laptop, (i.e, the AC adapter, and Battery), there are two different modes of access depending upon the laptop.

1) The Keyboard Cover is removed, the Keyboard is removed, but set aside with the Keyboard cable still attached.

Laptop facing you the CMOS Battery is located near the Front, and slightly away from the Right corner.

2) The LCD Assembly has to be removed, then the Palm Rest, (Cover)

This link takes you to a Service Manual for free,

http://www.tim.id.au/blog/tims-laptop-service-manuals/#toc-gateway

Where it starts with Gateway 400, 450RGH, 450ROC, etc, go down to the second line.
Left-click on - MX6200

The Gateway MX6214 is part of the MX6200 series of Notebook PC's.

After you click on MX6200 it may take a few seconds for the first page to come up. It may also take additional time for the file to fully download.
If you wish to save a copy to CD, and do not know how reply in a Comment.

After the file has FULLY downloaded go to the Bookmarks column to the left.
Click on the + sign to the left of - Replacing Notebook Components.
Scroll down, and click on - Replacing the CMOS Battery.
Or go to page 36.

CAUTION:
Observe Anti-Static Precautions as you proceed, as you will be near static sensitive components that can easily be static shocked.

Regards,
joecoolvette

Its a pretty simple procedure. open your computer up and locate the battery use a non-magnetic flat-head screwdriver to pop it out and put the new battery in (sidenote:always unplug everything connected to the computer and press the power button so no electricity is flowing.)