User's Manual

6-12 User’s Manual
PORTÉGÉ M780
Installing the battery pack
To install a battery pack, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1).
2. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock (2)
is in its ( ) position.
Figure 6-3 Securing the battery pack
3. Turn your computer over.
Connecting and disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery
This battery pack increases your computer’s operating time when a main
battery pack is also installed.
This section explains how to connect and disconnect the Slice Expansion
Battery, and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the
following steps.
Connecting the Slice Expansion Battery
To connect the Slice Expansion Battery to the computer, follow the steps as
detailed below:
1. Be sure the computer’s power is off and all cables are disconnected.
2. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down.
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.
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1. Battery pack
2. Battery lock
When handling Slice Expansion Battery, be careful not to short circuit the
terminals. Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or
break the casing and do not twist or bend the latches of it.
Always make sure the display panel is closed in Laptop mode before
turning the computer upside down.