5.3 Preparing the Computer for
Disassembly
Perform the following steps before disassembling the computer:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter and all external devices.
3. Remove the battery pack by following these steps:
a. Turn the computer bottom side up with the front facing
b. Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 toward the left
c. Swing the back edge of the battery pack up and
Figure 5-2. Removing the Battery Pack
Reverse the above procedure to install the battery pack.
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forward.
side of the computer. The back edge of the battery pack
rises up (Figure 5-2).
forward 2 and remove the battery pack 3.
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