Replacing The Battery Pack; Removing The Battery Pack - Toshiba Portege M100 User Manual

Replacing the battery pack

When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need
to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500
recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully
recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced.
You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare
when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.
This section explains how to remove and install battery packs.

Removing the battery pack

To replace a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below.
When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals.
Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break
the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack.
1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computer's power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
4. Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing
you.
5. Lift up the battery lock and slide the battery release latch to free the
battery pack for removal.
6. Pull the battery pack forward to remove it.
For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack.
Please return spent battery packs to your TOSHIBA dealer.
Portégé M100
Removing the battery pack
Power and Power-Up Modes
6-13