Battery Pack - Compaq Armada 1500 Maintenance And Service Manual

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7.4.3 Battery Pack

The battery pack should be removed before performing any internal maintenance on the
computer.
WARNING: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery contacts
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in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal objects to touch the
battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq Armada Personal
Computer into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery pack into the handle if
insertion does not occur easily.
WARNING: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not dispose of in
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water. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60 C. Do not open a battery pack, as
this damages the pack, makes it unserviceable, and exposes potentially harmful battery
components. There are no field-serviceable parts located inside the battery pack.
To remove the battery pack from the computer, complete the following steps:
1. Turn the computer bottom side up.
2. Slide the battery release latch
3. Remove the battery pack .
Figure 7-2. Removing the Battery Pack
7-6 Computer Removal and Replacement Procedures
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