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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1.Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

2.Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

3.Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.

4.Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.

5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

1 battery 2 battery-bay release latch

6.Remove the main battery:

a.Slide the battery-bay release latch on the bottom of the computer.

b.Remove the battery from the battery bay.

7.Press the power button to ground the system board.

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