Toshiba Portege 3500, User Manual

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When the Battery Pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need
to install a new one. The life of the Battery Pack is generally about 500
recharges. If the
Battery
indicator flashes orange shortly after fully
recharging the battery, the Battery Pack needs to be replaced.
You might also replace a discharged Battery Pack with a charged spare
when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.
This section explains how to remove and install Battery Packs.
Place a mat beneath the computer to prevent making a scratch on the lid
when replacing the Battery pack. Avoid the mat that generates static
electricity.
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To replace a discharged Battery Pack, follow the steps below.
When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals.
Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break
the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack.
Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.
In Hibernation mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
Disk
indicator to go out.
1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the
Power
indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
4. Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing
you.
5. Release the battery lock.
6. Confirm that the Battery lock indicator shows red.
7. Push the battery release lever to the left to free the battery pack for
removal.
For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent Battery Pack.
Please return spent Battery Packs to your TOSHIBA dealer.