Changing The Battery - HP Vectra VEi7 Supplementary Manual

WARNING

Changing the Battery

There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For
your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn the old
battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. The battery in this PC is a lithium
battery which does not contain heavy metals, nevertheless, in order to
protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household
waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought
them, or to the dealer from which you purchased your PC, or to HP, so
that they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
You should order replacement battery HP 1420-0356 from your local
Sales and Service office, or a "CR2032 type" battery, which is available
from most local stores.
1 Remove the computer's cover (described in this chapter).
2 Remove the old battery by pressing the retaining clip with a flat-
headed screwdriver and lifting the battery clear of the battery
holder.
VEi 8 models
3 Place the new battery in the battery holder, with the "+" sign on top
and ensure that it is properly seated.
2 How to Install and Upgrade Accessories In Your PC
VEi 7 models
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