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Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361, XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373, XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
Battery
To remove the battery pack, complete the following steps:
1.Push the release latch at the bottom of the unit.
2.Pull the battery pack out.
To replace the battery pack, reverse steps 1 and 2.
Important: The battery pack should be removed before performing any internal maintenance on the Notebook.
ÅWARNING: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq Presario 1700 Series Portable Notebook into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery pack into the bay if insertion does not occur easily.
ÄCAUTION: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not open a battery pack; this action damages the pack, makes it unusable, and exposes potentially harmful battery components. No