Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.3 Preparing the Notebook for
Disassembly
Perform the following steps before disassembling the notebook:
1. Turn off the notebook.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter and all external devices.
Battery pack, 12-cell, 14.8-volt
3. Remove the battery pack by following these steps:
a. Turn the notebook upside down with the rear panel
b. Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 to the left. The
c. Lift the rear edge of the battery pack up and swing it
d. Remove the battery pack.
Removing the Battery Pack
Reverse the above procedure to install the battery pack.
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Spare Part Number Information
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rear edge of the battery pack releases from the notebook.
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