Replacing The Battery - IBM ThinkPad R30 Service And Troubleshooting Manual

Replacing the battery

To replace the battery, do as follows:
1. Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Then disconnect the ac
adapter and all cables from the computer.
Note: If you are using a PC Card, the computer may not be able to enter
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery.
a. Slide and hold the battery latch in the unlock position 1 .
b. Insert your finger in the notch and lift up the battery 2 .
c. Pull up and remove the battery 3 .
4. Reinstall the battery.
a. Insert the end of the battery (with the rubber feet) into the battery
b. Let down the other end of the battery securely into the battery
c. Slide the battery latch to the lock position 3 .
5. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac adapter and the cables to
the computer.
hibernation mode. If this happens, turn off the computer.
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