Apple 2300 Series manual Removing or replacing the battery

Removing or replacing the battery

When you remove a depleted battery without first plugging in the power adapter, the backup battery in your computer protects open programs and documents for about 4 minutes, allowing you to remove the depleted battery and replace it with a charged one. (The backup battery maintains other kinds of information, including control panel settings such as the clock time, for up to two weeks after the main battery is discharged or removed.)

If the power adapter is plugged in, you can use the computer indefinitely without a battery.

To remove or replace the main battery, follow these steps:

1Save your work, and then put the computer to sleep.

You can shut down if you feel more comfortable working without the 4-minute time limit.

2Close the display.

3Open the battery door by pressing the small battery release button and sliding the door in the direction indicated by the arrow.

The door is physically attached to the battery.

Battery release button

4Carefully pull the battery out of its compartment.

Put the battery in its plastic case if you won’t be recharging it.

5If you are inserting another battery, slide it into the battery compartment.

Replacement batteries come with a door attached.

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