IBM PC 300PL Types 6862, Installation Manual

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Appendix B. Changing the Battery
If you replace the original lithium battery with a heavy-metal battery or a battery
with heavy-metal components, be aware of the following environmental
consideration. Batteries and accumulators that contain heavy metals must not be
disposed of with normal domestic waste. They will be taken back free of charge by
the manufacturer, distributor, or representative, to be recycled or disposed of in a
proper manner.
Before you begin
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Read “Electrical Safety” on page 4 and “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”
on page 5.
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Read the instructions that come with the replacement battery.
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Turn off the computer and all connected devices.
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Disconnect all external cables attached to the computer and then remove the
computer cover (see “Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover” on
page 6 if you need additional information).
For information on locating the battery, see “Identifying Parts on the System Board”
on page 13.
1
If necessary, remove any adapters or cables that might impede access to the
battery. For instructions, see “Removing Adapters from the Riser Card” on
page 34.
2
Read “Lithium Battery Notice” on page vii.
3
Remove the old battery as shown in the following illustrations.
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