4 Replacement Procedures
4.2
Battery pack
Removing the battery pack
The following describes the procedure for removing the battery pack. (See Figure 4-1.)
CAUTION: Take care not to short circuit the terminals when removing the battery pack.
1. Turn off the power of the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter and all other external devices from the computer.
3. Turn the computer upside down.
4. Release the battery lock.
5. Pull out the battery pack while sliding the battery release latch toward the arrow
pointing.
NOTE: Dispose of the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of
your local authority.
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Similarly, do not drop, knock, scratch, disassemble, twist, or bend the
battery pack.
Battery release latch
Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack
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Battery pack
Battery lock
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4.2 Battery pack