Replacing A Battery Pack - Compaq Armada M700 Series Reference Manual

Storing a Battery Pack
CAUTION:
high temperatures for extended periods of time.
If the computer will be unused and unplugged from an external
power source for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the
battery pack(s).
Proper storage procedures reduce the self-discharge rate of a
battery pack. Store a battery pack in a cool, dry place within the
following temperature ranges.
Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures
Storage Time
Less than
1 month
No more than
3 months
Unlimited

Replacing a Battery Pack

You can resolve a low-battery condition by replacing a
discharged battery pack with a charged one. Always save your
work before changing a battery pack.
WARNING:
!
battery pack, do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack
or short the metal contacts. Do not attempt to open or service the
battery pack.
CAUTION:
source available to the system while the computer is on, initiate
Hibernation before removing the battery pack. Failure to do so will
result in lost information.
If the computer is on and connected to more than one power source,
you can remove a battery pack without initiating Hibernation.
3-2 Inserting, Removing, or Storing a Battery Pack
To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to
Temperature Range °F
32°–122°
32°–104°
32°– 86°
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
If you are removing a battery pack that is the only power
Temperature Range °C
0°–50°
0°–40°
0°–30°