Removing and Replacing the Battery

Before beginning the replacement process, review General Hardware Installation Sequence on page 11 for procedures you should follow before and after installing or replacing hardware.

WARNING! Before removing the side access panel, ensure that the thin client is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

To remove and replace the battery:

1.Locate the battery on the system board.

2.To release the battery from its holder, gently push the metal guard (1) that extends above one edge of the battery very slightly toward the rear of the unit, then lift the battery out (2).

NOTE: Be careful not to bend the metal guard.

Figure 2-8Removing and replacing the internal battery

3.Slide one edge of the battery into the slot and push down until the guard snaps over the edge of the battery .

HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more information about recycling programs, go to http://www.hp.com and search for “recycle”.

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of together with the general household waste. In order to forward them to recycling or proper disposal, please use the public collection system or return them to HP, an authorized HP partner, or their agents.

The Taiwan EPA requires dry battery manufacturing or importing firms, in accordance with Article 15 or the Waste Disposal Act, to indicate the recovery marks on the batteries used in sales, giveaways, or promotions. Contact a qualified Taiwanese recycler for proper battery disposal.

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