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Maintenance
Removing or inserting the battery
The battery is preinstalled in the battery bay at the factory.
NOTE:
For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP
NOTE:
Notebook Reference Guide.
Removing the battery
CAUTION:
computer can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information,
save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer
through Windows before removing the battery.
1.
Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
2.
Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3).
Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the
Removing or inserting the battery
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