Toshiba PORTEGE M300 4.2 Battery pack

4.2 Battery pack 4 Replacement Procedures
4.2 Battery 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 cable and other external devices from the computer.
3. Turn the computer face down.
4. Release the battery lock by sliding the lock toward the arrow direction.
5. While sliding the battery release latch, pull out the battery pack to the arrow
direction.
Battery lock
Battery release latch Battery pack
Figure 4-1 Removing the Battery pack
NOTE: Dispose of the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of
your local authority.
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