Taking Care Of Your Battery; Safety Precautions - Toshiba Tecra A8 User Manual

3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
4 Turn the computer right side up.
5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of
"Removing the battery from the computer" on page
6 Restart the computer.

Taking care of your battery

The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your
battery and prolong its life.

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/cable 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.
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Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to
explode and release caustic liquid.
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If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
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To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that
you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com.
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