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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 adapter 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
Hibernation mode" on page
3
Unplug and remove any cables connected to the
computer, including the AC adapter.
4
Close the display panel and turn the computer upside
down.
5
Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position.
Sample unlocking the battery release lock
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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