Battery Pack - Toshiba PORTEGE M300 Maintenance Manual

4.2 Battery pack

4.2

Battery pack

Removing the battery pack
To remove the battery pack, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-1.
CAUTION: When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals.
Also do not drop, hit or apply impact; do not scratch, break, twist or bend the
battery pack.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC cable and other external devices from the computer.
3. Turn the computer face down.
4. Release the battery lock by sliding the lock toward the arrow direction.
5. While sliding the battery release latch, pull out the battery pack to the arrow
direction.
Battery release latch
NOTE: Dispose of the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of
your local authority.
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Figure 4-1 Removing the Battery pack
4 Replacement Procedures
Battery lock
Battery pack
PORTEGE M300 Maintenance Manual (960-504)