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Chapter 8: Managing Power
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Replacing the battery
To replace the battery:
1If your convertible tablet PC is on and is connected to AC power, go to
Step 2.
-OR-
If your convertible tablet PC is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet,
save your work and turn off the convertible tablet PC.
2Close the LCD panel.
3Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator
(see “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 277).
4Turn your convertible tabletPC ove r so the bottom is facing up.
5Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery
release latch.