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Maintenance
Inserting or removing the battery
NOTE:
For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
To insert the battery:
Insert the battery bay, aligning the tabs on the battery (1) with the notches on the computer, and
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then press the battery (2) down until it is seated.
The battery release latches automatically lock the battery into place.
To remove the battery:
CAUTION:
information. To prevent loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the
computer through Windows before removing the battery.
1.
Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery.
NOTE:
time.
Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of
You can slide the battery release latches simultaneously or you can slide them one at a
Inserting or removing the battery
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