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Mobile Computing
Changing the main battery
When your main battery has run out of power, you have two
options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a fresh main battery.
Removing the battery from the computer
To remove the battery:
1
Save your work.
2
Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode
according to the instructions in
page
3
Unplug and remove any cables connected to the
computer, including the AC adaptor.
4
Close the display panel and turn the computer upside
down with the front of the computer facing you.
5
Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.
6
Pull the discharged battery out of the computer.
(Sample Illustration) Removing the battery
TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files
and then either completely shut down your computer, or put it
into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery.
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"Hibernation mode" on