Battery

(End User Replaceable)

All of the monochrome OmniBook models use the same HP Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) Battery Pack, part number F1045A (service replacement part number F1045-60901). However, for some models, 1.5 V AA batteries can be used in place of the NiMH battery pack. The following table lists all of the monochrome OmniBooks and the batteries that can be used safely in each model.

 

OmniBook 300

OmniBook 425

OmniBook 430

OmniBook 530

Flash Disk

∙

NiMH Battery

∙

NiMH Battery

not applicable

not applicable

Version

 

Pack

 

Pack

 

 

 

 

∙

AA Alkaline

∙

AA Alkaline

 

 

 

 

∙

AA Lithium

∙

AA Lithium

 

 

 

Hard Disk

∙

NiMH Battery

∙

NiMH Battery

∙

NiMH Battery

∙ NiMH Battery

Version

 

Pack

 

Pack

 

Pack

Pack

 

∙

AA Lithium

∙

AA Lithium

∙

AA Lithium

 

WARNING: Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals.

A nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycle or discard used size-AA batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Required Equipment

∙none

Removal Procedure

1.Release the two latches on the battery cover on the bottom case, then remove the cover. Refer to the below illustration.

2.Do one of the following to remove the battery:

∙If an OmniBook battery pack is installed, lift it out by its tab.

∙If AA batteries are installed in place of the OmniBook battery pack, lift each out individually.

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