Toshiba Satellite 2410 Series Resource Manual page 19

CAUTION: When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or short-circuit its
terminals. Also, do not drop, hit or otherwise impact the battery. Do not scratch or
break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery.
Do not remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode. Data in memory will
be lost.
Removing the battery from the computer
1 Save your work.
2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the
instructions in "Using Hibernation" in the electronic user's guide.
3 Remove all cables connected to the computer.
4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down.
Sliding the battery release latch
5 Slide the battery release latch toward the front of the computer. Slide
the battery cover toward the edge of the computer until it won't go any
further.
6 Lift the cover straight up from the slot.
WARNING: 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" in the electronic user' s guide.
CAUTION: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery. Please return
spent batteries to your Toshiba dealer.
Removing the battery from the battery cover
1 Position the battery cover with the battery facing up.
2 Press the battery cover latches outward.
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