42 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC
Removing and replacing the battery
You can remove the battery to check the remaining power, or to replace it with a fully
charged battery.
To remove the battery
1. Ensure that the TabletPC is plugged in to AC power or turned off.
2. Turn the TabletPC over so that the back side is up.
3. For the battery you want to remove, slide the battery release switch until the battery is
partially ejected, and then pull the battery out of the battery bay.
To replace the battery
•For the battery you want to install, place the two tabs of the battery into the two slots in
the battery bay, and then press the other end of the battery into the battery bay until
you hear a click or feel the battery lock into place.
Hot Swapping the battery
You can hot-swap a battery while the tablet is on and running on battery power only if you
have a second battery to replace the battery that is low on power.
To swap a battery with a tablet containing a battery and battery bay cartridge (non-
functioning)
•If your tablet has a battery and battery bay cartridge (non-functioning) installed, remove
the battery bay cartridge and install the second battery. For information about removing
the battery, see “Removing and replacing the battery” on page42.
To hot-swap a battery with a tablet containing two batteries
•If your tablet has two batteries installed, remove the battery with the lowest power and
install the charged battery in the other battery bay. For information about removing the
battery, see “Removing and replacing the battery” on page42.
Battery release switch (left battery)
Battery release switch (right battery)