Toshiba Portege 3500 Series Resource Manual page 17

Battery safety precautions
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Turn off the computer's power immediately and
disconnect the power cable from the power socket, if the
battery produces an odor, overheats or changes color or
shape while it is being used or charged. Carefully remove
the battery from the computer.
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Never try to disassemble a battery.
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Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging
could destroy it, causing the release of toxic fumes.
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Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery will
cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to
the battery or the computer.
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Never incinerate a spent battery, as this will 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 toshibaaccessories.com.
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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 to cause 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, you should hear a click
when it is seated properly.
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Do not expose the battery to fire. The battery could
explode.
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