Toshiba Tecra A8 Changing the main battery, Removing the battery from the computer, 1Save your work, To remove the battery:, “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page

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	Changing the main battery

Changing the main battery

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 and computer.

❖Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack's internal pro- tective device could fail, causing it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explo- sion 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 adaptor or install a charged 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.

Removing the battery from the computer

To remove the battery:1Save your work.

2Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 89.

3Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor.

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