2.Insert the battery into the battery bay, aligning the tabs on the battery (1) with the notches on the computer, and then press the battery (2) down until it is seated.
The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into place.
To remove the battery:
CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source may cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer before removing the battery.
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay away from you.
2.Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
3.Pivot the battery up (2), and then remove the battery from the computer (3).
Charging a battery
WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.
The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter or an optional power adapter.
The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off.
Charging may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature.
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