Power and Power-Up Modes

Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode. Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.

In Hibernation Mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the HDD indicator to go out.

Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries.

1.Save your work.

2.Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.

3.Remove all cables connected to the computer.

4.Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down.

5.Slide the battery lock to the unlock position ( ). (Slide it completely in the direction of the arrow shown in the Figure 6-1).

6.Slide completely the battery release in the direction of the arrow shown in the Figure 6-1 to release the battery pack.

Battery lock

Slit

Battery

 

release latch

Battery pack

 

Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack

7. Inset your fingernail into the slit and lift up the battery pack.

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Toshiba Tecra A8, SATELLITE PRO A120 manual Releasing the battery pack