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7Gently lift the battery module out of the battery compartment and remove it from the computer.
Removing the battery
WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, wear protective gloves. Discard the battery immediately, following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 105.
Inserting a charged battery
1Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
2 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position (toward the front of the computer).
3Without using force, place the battery module in the battery compartment.
HINT: When properly seated, the battery cover is flush with the bottom of the computer.
4 Using light pressure, slide the battery module toward the contacts in the battery compartment and hold it in place.