112 Mobile Computing
Changing batteries
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Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your
data and take one of the following actions:
❖Suspend or shut down your computer.
❖Shut down your computer and replace the main battery
with a charged one.
❖Connect your computer to an AC power source.
Changing batteries
Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or
intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with
another conductive object. This could cause serious injury or
fire, and could also damage the battery pack.
Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or
pressure. The battery pack’s internal protective device could
fail, causing it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid
leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in death or
serious injury.
When your main battery has run out of power, you have two
options: plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery.
TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files
and then either completely shut down your computer, or put it
into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery.