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5 Maintenance
●Inserting or removing the battery
●Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
●Adding or replacing memory modules
●Updating programs and drivers
●Routine care
Inserting or removing the battery
NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
To insert the battery:
▲Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay (2) until it is seated.
CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery.
To remove the battery, follow these steps:
1.Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
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