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Mobile Computing
Changing the main battery

Removing the battery from the computer

To remove the battery:
1Save your work.
2Turn off the computer, see “To Shut down your
computer” on page 45.
3Unplug and remove any cables connected to the
computer, including the AC adaptor.
4Close the display panel and turn the computer upside
down.
5Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position.

(Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock

6Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the
battery.
7Pull the discharged battery out of the computer.

(Sample Illustration) Removing the battery