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Taking care of your battery
Inserting a charged battery
To insert a battery:
1
Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to
ensure a good connection.
2
Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.
The battery has been designed so that you cannot install it with
reverse polarity.
3
Slide the battery release lock to the locked position.
4
Turn the computer right side up.
5
Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of
"Removing the battery from the computer" on page 39.
6
Restart the computer.
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery
and prolong its life.
Safety precautions
❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes
color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the
computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/
cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack
from the computer.
❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging
will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it.
❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another
metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to
overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer.
❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to
explode and release caustic liquid.
If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves
to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery
packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put
insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during
transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock.
Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury.
If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery
release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the
battery into position.
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