User’s Manual
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PORTÉGÉ/TECRA R700 Series
This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack, and
begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following
steps.
Removing the battery pack
To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computer's power off - ensure that the
Power
indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer.
4. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down.
5. Slide the battery lock into its (
) position.
6. Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery pack
and then remove it from the computer.
Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
To install a battery pack, follow the steps as detailed below:
■
Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode.
Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it could be lost.
■
In Hibernation Mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/eSATA indicator to go out.
■
Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the
battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery
release latch and cause injuries.
1.
Battery pack
3.
Battery lock
2.
Battery release latch
3
2
1
Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the
battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery
release latch and cause injuries.