18 Section 2A. Phone Basics

charges or require more frequent or longer charging
times.
Avoid damage to battery and mobile device. Do not
disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture,
shred, or submerge the battery or mobile device.
Avoid dropping the battery or mobile device,
especially on a hard surface. If your battery or mobile
device has been subjected to such damage, take
it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center before
using. Do not attempt to dry it with an appliance or
heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.
Use care when handling a charged battery, particularly
when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other
container with metal objects. Contact with metal
objects (e.g., jewelry, keys, beaded chains) could
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit), causing
the battery to become very hot, which could cause
damage or injury.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in
accordance with local regulations. Contact
your local recycling center for proper battery
disposal.
Installing the Battery
1. Make sure the phone is powered off.
2. Insert the bottom of the battery into the battery
area.
Be sure the gold-colored areas on the battery are
touching the battery contacts on the phone.
Removing the Battery
1. Make sure the phone is powered off.
2. Press the release button near the top of the battery
door.
3. Slide the battery door toward the bottom of the
phone.
Once unlocked, the door should lift up easily.
WARNING Never dispose of batteries in a fire because
they may explode.