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Prerequisites for the procedure
DANGER
Battery abuse or mishandling can cause overheat, liquid leakage, or an explosion. To avoid possible
injury, do the following:
• Do not open, dissemble, or service any battery.
• Do not crush or puncture the battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery, or expose it to water or other liquids.
• Keep the battery away from children
• Keep the battery away from fire.
Only recharge the battery strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation.
Stop using the battery if it is damaged, or if you notice any discharge or the buildup of foreign
materials on the battery leads.
Store the rechargeable batteries or products containing the rechargeable batteries at room
temperature, charged to approximately 30 to 50% of capacity. We recommend that the batteries be
charged about once per year to prevent overdischarge.
Do not put the battery in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply
with local ordinances or regulations.
To replace the removable battery, do the following:
Note: Depending on the model, the removable battery of your computer might be slightly different from the
one in the following illustrations.
1. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
2. Slide the latches 1 and 2 to the unlocked position and hold them there, and then remove the battery
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