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Mobile computing
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Sample removing the battery
If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective
gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice
in “Disposing of used batteries safely” on page 45.
Inserting the battery in the computer
Assuming you just removed the battery pack (see “Removing
the battery from the computer” on page 42):
1
Place the battery pack in the battery compartment.
2
Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place.
The battery release locks automatically click into the
locked position.
3
Turn the computer right side up.
4
Reconnect the cables and turn on the computer.
Battery safety precautions
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If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or
changes color or shape while it is being used or charged,
turn off the computer’s power immediately and
disconnect the power cord from the power socket.
Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.
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Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
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Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging
could damage it.
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Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can
cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery
or the computer.
