Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.3Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly

Perform the following steps before disassembling the notebook:

1.Turn off the notebook.

2.Disconnect the AC adapter and all external devices.

3.Remove the battery pack by following these steps:

a.Turn the notebook bottom side up with the left side facing forward.

b.Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 toward the back of the notebook (Figure 5-2).

c.Use the notch in the battery bay to slide the battery pack out of the battery bay 2.

d.Remove the battery pack.

Figure 5-2. Removing the Battery Pack

Reverse the above procedure to install the battery pack.

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Compaq N800C manual Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly, Removing the Battery Pack