Lenovo V480C, V580C manual Replacing the backup battery

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Prerequisites for the procedure

DANGER

If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:

•Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo.

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•Do not expose it to excessive heat.

•Do not expose it to water or rain.

•Do not short-circuit it.

•Do not drop, crush, puncture, or subject to strong forces. Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell.

To replace the battery, do the following:

Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustration.

1.Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool.

2.Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.

3.Unlock the battery latch 1 . Holding the battery lock lever in the unlocked position 2 and remove the battery pack 3 .

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4.Insert a fully charged battery until it clicks into place.

5.Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position.

6.Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Replacing the backup battery

Before you start, print these instructions.

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Contents User Guide Lenovo V480, V480c, V580, and V580cSafety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Appendix C. Notices Read this first Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generatesPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damagedImportant safety information Protect your computer and data when moving itConditions that require immediate action Handle your computer gentlySafety guidelines Service and upgradesPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPower supply statement Plugs and outletsExternal devices General battery notice Rechargeable battery noticeLithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information CD and DVD drive safetyUsing headphones or earphones Laser compliance statementLiquid crystal display LCD notice Additional safety information Xiv User Guide Getting to know your computer Top viewWireless module antennas Power buttonOneKey Recovery Pro program button Status indicatorsLeft-side view Right-side view Front viewBottom view Status indicators Features Power and battery status indicatorSpecifications Lenovo V480 and V480cLenovo V580 and V580c User Guide Using your computer Frequently asked questionsTips on using your computer Connecting to powerConfiguring the operating system Putting your computer into sleep mode or shutting it downUsing the ac power adapter and the battery pack Checking the battery statusUsing the ac power adapter Connecting the ac power adapterCharging the battery Maximizing the battery lifeHandling the battery Tips on using the ac power adapterUsing the touch pad or click pad Using the touch padUsing the keyboard Using the click padNumeric keypad V480 and V480cOneKey Recovery Pro program button V580 and V580cConnecting to external devices Function key combinationsUsing the media card reader Using USB connectorsUsing Bluetooth Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature Switching the Graphics Processing UnitConnecting to the network Wired connectionHardware connection CableSoftware configuration Wireless connectionConnecting to the network User Guide Accessibility and comfort You and your computerErgonomic information What if you are traveling? Using passwords Using a fingerprint readerUsing the Active Protection System SecurityUser Guide OneKey Recovery Pro Solving recovery problemsUser Guide Replacing the battery Replacing devicesStatic electricity prevention Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices Lenovo V580 and V580c Prerequisites for the procedure Replacing the hard disk driveUser Guide Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing the keyboard Replacing devices Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing devices Replacing a memory module Replacing devices Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing the mSATA solid state drive User Guide Lenovo V480 and V480c Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing devices Replacing the optical drive Lenovo V580 and V580c User Guide Preventing problems General tips for preventing problemsBe careful about where and how you work Taking care of your computerBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyTake care in setting passwords Clean the cover of your computerHandle storage media and drives properly Data protectionCleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer displayRegister your computer Be sure not to modify your computerTroubleshooting computer problems TroubleshootingBattery and power problems Battery problemsComputer screen problems An ac power adapter problemStartup problem Sleep and hibernation problemsProblems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problemsOneKey Rescue system problems Password problemOptical drive problems Sound problem Other problemsYour computer does not respond Computer does not start from a device you wantUser Guide Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityAppendix A. Regulatory information Export classification notice Electronic emission noticesUsage environment and your health Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement DeutschlandUser Guide Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements China Weee statement EU Weee statementsJapan recycling statements Recycling information for Brazil Disposing of a Lenovo computer componentsBattery recycling information for the European Union User Guide Appendix C. Notices Trademarks Index User Guide