Removing or replacing the battery
To remove or replace the battery, follow these steps:
1Save your work and then shut down the computer or put it to sleep, or plug in the
power adapter.
2Close the display.
3Press the battery release button on the battery.
4Pull the battery out of its compartment.
5Put the battery cap on the battery to protect the battery contacts.
The battery contacts should not be exposed when the battery is out of
the computer.
Battery cap
Always snap the battery cap on the battery
when the battery is out of the computer.
1Press the button on the battery. 2Slide the battery out.
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