Taking Care Of Your Battery; Safety Precautions - Toshiba A1 User Manual

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Taking care of your battery

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

Safety precautions

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If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or
changes color or shape while it is being used or charged,
turn off the computer's power immediately and
disconnect the power cord from the power socket.
Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.
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Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
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Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging
could damage it.
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Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can
cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery
or the computer.
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Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to
explode and release toxic materials.
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If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
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To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that
you can purchase through
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A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all
batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot
be installed in reverse polarity.
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Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery
charger designated as an approved option.
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When you install the battery pack, you should hear a
click when it is seated properly.
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