Laptop User Manual

Removing the battery pack

To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Save your work.

2. Turn the computer's power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off.

3. Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the

computer.

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

5. Slide the battery lock into its (

) position.

6. Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery pack

and then remove it from the computer.

Figure6-1Releasing the battery pack

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1. Battery pack 3. Battery lock

2. Battery release latch

Installing the battery pack

To install a battery pack, follow the steps as detailed below:

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. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer.

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