4 Replacement Procedures

4.2 Battery pack

4.2Battery pack

Removing the Battery pack

To remove the battery pack, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-1.

CAUTION: When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals. Also do not drop, hit or apply impact; do not scratch, break, twist or bend the battery pack.

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Disconnect the AC adapter and other external devices from the computer.

3.Turn the computer face down.

4.Release the battery lock. Lift up the battery pack while sliding the battery latch.

NOTE: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Collect the spent battery packs.

Battery

Battery lock

Battery latch

Figure 4-1 Removing the Battery pack

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