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Mobile Computing
Taking care of your battery
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Inserting the battery into the computer

Assuming you just removed the battery pack (see “Removing
the battery from the computer” on page 119):
1Place the battery pack in the battery compartment.
If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the
battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do
not force the battery into position.
2Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place.
3Slide the battery release lock to the locked position.
4Turn the computer right side up.
5Reconnect the cables and turn on the computer.
The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install
it with reverse polarity.
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your
battery and prolong its life.

Safety precautions

❖If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or
changes color or shape while it is being used or charged,
turn off the computer’s power immediately and
disconnect the power cord from the power socket.
Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.
❖Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging
could damage it.