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NEC Versa FX Battery Packs   1

NEC Versa FX

Battery Packs

Congratulations on purchasing a new battery pack for your NEC Versa FX! Before installing the
battery be sure to read the important information in this document.

NEC provides the following battery choices.

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Standard main battery  — OP-570-72501

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Extended Life main battery  — OP-570-72502

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Maximum Life secondary battery  — OP-570-72503.

The Standard and Extended Life main battery packs are used as the primary power source while
you use your computer away from an AC power source. The Maximum Life secondary battery
can be added to the system, for use in addition to a standard or extended life battery.

See the appropriate sections for information on handling, installing, removing, and charging
your NEC battery.

Standard

Main Battery

Extended Life

Main Battery

Maximum Life

Secondary Battery

To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the

following:

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  Keep the battery away from extreme heat.

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  Keep metal objects away from the battery connectors to prevent a short circuit.

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  Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.

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  Do not alter or disassemble the battery.

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Read the precautions printed on the battery.

Battery Handling

Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery.

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Use only the battery designed for your system in your NEC computer. Mixing other
manufacturers’ batteries, or using a combination of very old and new batteries can
deteriorate battery and equipment performance.

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Clean the battery connectors with a dry cloth when they get dirty.

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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Summary of Contents for OP-570-72501

Page 1: ...on on handling installing removing and charging your NEC battery Standard Main Battery Extended Life Main Battery Maximum Life Secondary Battery To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion adhere to the following Keep the battery away from extreme heat Keep metal objects away from the battery connectors to prevent a short circuit Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery b...

Page 2: ...Life main battery remove the existing main battery Follow the procedures in this section to remove the existing battery from your system If your system also has a secondary battery remove it before removing the main battery Note If your system has a secondary life battery you must remove it before removing the main battery In this case follow the procedure in the section Removing an Existing Secon...

Page 3: ...ting the battery bay release latch A Main Battery B Battery Release Latch 4 Continue to hold the battery release latch as you slide the battery out of the system Removing the main battery A Battery Bay Connectors C Main Battery B Battery Bay Release Latch 5 If you discard the old battery see the section Battery Disposal ...

Page 4: ...until securely locked into place See the figure that corresponds to your new battery Inserting the Standard main battery pack A Battery Bay Connectors C Alignment Grooves B Battery Bay Release Latch D Standard Main Battery Inserting the Extended Life main battery pack A Battery Bay Connectors C Alignment Grooves B Battery Bay Release Latch D Extended Life Main Battery 5 Turn over the system 6 Take...

Page 5: ...ery pack Maximum Life secondary battery A Maximum Life Secondary Battery C Coin Type Screws B Connector D Clips Removing an Existing Secondary Battery If your system has an existing secondary battery you need to remove it Remove the secondary battery as follows 1 Save your files exit Windows and turn off system power Always power off the system before removing the secondary battery If the system i...

Page 6: ...other edge of the battery to the computer Once the battery is angled up enough the clips disengage from their slots Lifting the edge of the secondary battery A Clips Hidden C Top of the Computer B Existing Secondary Battery D Main Battery 5 Lift the battery off the system 6 If you are not adding another secondary battery at this time slide the connector door closed 7 If you discard the old battery...

Page 7: ...secondary battery 2 Slide open the connector door on the underside of the computer 3 Hook the battery clips into the matching slots in the computer Keep the other edge of the battery raised 4 Make sure the screws are turned so they can be inserted in their slots on the computer 5 Lower the battery onto the computer and then press it firmly to seat the battery connector in the computer Aligning the...

Page 8: ...battery encounters an error while charging Lights green when the secondary battery is charging Blinks green if the secondary battery encounters an error while charging During charging keep the environmental temperature between 32 F and 104 F 0 C to 40 C For directions on getting a detailed battery status see the section Determining Battery Status Determining Battery Status Your NEC Versa system pr...

Page 9: ...e ovens and high voltage containers Temperatures over 140º F 60ºC may cause damage Do not drop or impact the battery Do not disassemble the battery Do not solder the battery Do not puncture the battery Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed has any rust on its casing is discolored overheats or emits a foul odor Keep the battery dry and away from water Keep metal objects away from ba...

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