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Battery Replacement
Replacing the Battery
The battery that comes with your computer provides power to the
✎The lifetime of the lithium battery can be extended by plugging the computer into a live AC wall socket. The lithium battery is only used when the computer is NOT connected to AC power.
ÅWARNING: This computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery is not handled properly. To reduce the risk of personal injury:
■Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
■Do not expose to temperatures higher than 140°F (60°C)
■Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
■Replace the battery only with the HP/Compaq spare designated for this product.
ÄCAUTION: Before replacing the battery, it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings. When the battery is removed or replaced, the CMOS settings will be cleared.
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