Chapter 3: Managing Power Consumption 49
Swapping batteries
Battery packs can be “warm-swapped.” This means that you can change
battery packs while in Standby mode.
1.
Save all work.
2.
Press the F
N
and the F4 keys simultaneously. The notebook goes into
Standby mode.
3.
Close the cover and turn your notebook over.
4.
Slide the battery release latch toward the center of the notebook.
5.
Hold the latch in its release position and place your fingers over the
raised bar on the battery pack next to the latch.
6.
Slide the battery pack straight out and away from your notebook, then
release the battery release latch.
To replace the battery pack
Important!
Since notebooks only
operate in Standby mode
for a short time without
power, battery swapping
should be done quickly.
