Taking Care Of Your Battery; Safety Precautions - Toshiba Portege 4000 User Manual

The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install
it with reverse polarity.
CAUTION: If the battery does not slide into the slot easily,
remove the battery and try again. Avoid forcing the battery
into position.
9 Turn the computer right side up and lock the battery release
latch.
10 Reconnect any cables.
11 Restart the computer.
For information on changing a battery in a Slim SelectBay
module, see

Taking care of your battery

The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your
battery and prolong its life.

Safety precautions

Never try to disassemble a battery pack.


Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging


will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it,
causing the release of toxic fumes.
Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another


metal object. Short circuiting the battery will cause it to
overheat and may do permanent damage.
Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode


releasing toxic materials.
If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use


protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
Taking care of your battery
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