Lenovo ThinkPad T430u, User Manual

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• Do not short-circuit it.
• Do not drop, crush, puncture, or subject to strong forces. Battery abuse or mishandling can
cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery
pack or coin cell.
To remove the backup battery, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait
three to five minutes to let the computer cool.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the keyboard to gain access to the backup battery. For details of removing the keyboard, see
“Replacing the keyboard” on page 77.
4. Detach the connector 1 . Then remove the backup battery 2 .
To install the backup battery, do the following:
1. Install the backup battery 1 . Then attach the connector 2 .
2. Reinstall the keyboard. For details of reinstalling the keyboard, see “Replacing the keyboard” on page 77.
3. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.
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