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Disconnecting the battery
IMPORTANT: Be sure to disconnect or remove the battery before removing any components from the computer.
Before disconnecting the battery, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 23).
Disconnect the battery:
▲Pull to disconnect the battery cable from the system board connector.
Reverse this procedure to connect the battery.
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