3 Power And Battery; Factory-Sealed Battery; Charging The Battery - HP Elite c640 G3 Chromebook Enterprise User Manual

3 Power and battery
Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running on
battery power and an external power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to monitor
and conserve the battery charge.

Factory-sealed battery

You cannot easily replace the battery in this product. Removing or replacing the battery could affect your
warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge, contact support.
When a battery reaches the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household waste.
Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.

Charging the battery

When you connect the computer to external power, the battery begins to charge, and the Power icon changes
appearance.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2. Verify that the battery is charging by checking the AC adapter and battery light. This light is located on
either the right or left side of the computer, next to the power connector.
Table 3-1
AC adapter light
White
Amber
Off
3. While the battery is charging, keep the AC adapter connected until the AC adapter and battery light turns
white.
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AC adapter light and status description
Status
The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged.
The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
The computer is using battery power.