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Using a Battery
computer turned off. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in
the computer as long as you like. The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.
When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to
an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter
then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.
If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not
charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room
temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.
For more information on resolving problems with a battery, see
Removing a Battery
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedures, read and follow the safety
instructions in the System Information Guide.
For more information about removing the second battery, see
CAUTION:
Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect it from the
electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack.
NOTICE:
If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in
seconds to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved
data.
1. Ensure that the computer is turned off, disconnected from an electrical outlet, and disconnected from
the telephone wall jack.
2. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came
with your docking device for instructions.
3. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the
battery from the bay.
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