Battery Packs
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
ÅWARNING: There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if a battery pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack or short the contacts on a battery pack. Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60° C (140° F), or dispose of a battery pack in water or fire.
When a battery pack has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of it in general household waste.
■In North America, you can dispose of battery packs by using the HP battery recycling program. This program provides you with a
■In Europe, dispose of or recycle battery packs by using the public collection system or by returning them to HP, your authorized HP partners, or their agents.
■In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider and request information about battery pack disposal.
For more information about battery pack precautions and disposal and the complete text of governmental agency notices, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide.
Finding More Power Information
For more information about using Standby and Hibernation, conserving power, setting power preferences, and using other power management features, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter.
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