Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide

4.Position the new battery as shown in Figure 2, and lower the outside edge of the battery into the battery compartment.

Four small tabs on the battery fit into four slots in the side wall of the computer.

5.Press the battery firmly into place, flush with the surrounding surface.

Make sure that the battery latch is completely closed before turning the computer right-side up.

6.If you put the computer into suspend (or standby) mode or S2D mode in step 2, press the power button to resume normal operation.

Battery Charge Gauge

The battery charge gauge, located on the battery and accessible on the underside of the computer, consists of four indicators and a test button. Each indicator represents 25 percent of full charge. If only one indicator lights up, recharge the battery before using it.

To check the charge level, press the battery test button (see Figure 3). The appropriate number of indicators lights up for a few seconds to indicate the amount of charge remaining in the battery.

Figure 3. Battery Charge Gauge

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Dell PP01S technical specifications Battery Charge Gauge