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Replacing the Battery Pack
CAUTION:
There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
the battery only with the computer manufacturer’s optional battery
packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer’s instructions.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
A battery pack can get hot due to long working hours. Do not touch a
hot battery pack with bare hands. After removing a battery pack, put it
in a well-ventilated area.
Main Battery Packs
NOTE:
You can hot swap one battery pack while the other one is supplying
the power. The appropriate temperature range for hot swapping the battery
pack is between -21
°
C (-5.8
°
F) and 45
°
C (113
°
F).
1.
Skip this step if you are hot swapping the battery pack.
Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter. After turning off
the computer, allow a cool-down time of at least 5 minutes before
removing the battery pack.
2.
Locate the battery pack you want to remove (
or
). Open the
protective cover.
3.
Pull the strip and slide the battery pack out of the slot.
4.
With the strip facing outward, insert the new battery pack all the way
into the slot.
5.
Close the cover and slide it toward the locked position ( ).
CAUTION:
Make sure the cover is correctly locked, not revealing the
underneath red part.
