Battery Installation/Removal - Motorola APX 4000 Manual

USING THE APX PORTABLE RADIO
BATTERY:
communicate with an IMPRES charger. They will automatically recondition themselves on occasion; this helps
to negate the "memory effect" sometimes seen in rechargeable batteries.
See page 23 for additional information on battery care.
The APX 4000 & APX 6000 can accept a variety of different
rechargeable batteries. Prior to replacing a battery, it is
essential that the radio be turned off. If the radio is powered
up when the battery is removed, it could damage the radio.
To change or replace the battery on the APX 6000, depress
the small latches located on the bottom of the radio (circled).
There is one latch to either side of the battery. Gently pull
the battery downward until it separates from the radio.
To attach a battery, align it on the radio chassis and gently
push upwards (as indicated) until you hear two small clicks.
These clicks indicate each of the two latches has engaged.
The radio may turn on if only one latch functions, but the
battery will not be secure on the chassis and this could cause
the radio to power down.
To change or replace the battery on the APX 4000, locate the
release on the bottom of the battery. Push release towards
the back of the radio/battery and gently pull the battery
downward until it separates from the radio.
To attach a battery, align it on the radio chassis and gently
push upward until you hear a click indicating that the latch has
engaged.
The APX radios are designed to be used with IMPRES
batteries. These batteries have a chip in them that