Extending Battery Life; Replacing The Battery Pack - Toshiba Satellite L510 Series User Manual

Extending battery life

To maximize the life of your battery packs:
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At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source
and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
Before doing so, follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the computer's power.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer's power. If it
3. Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the
4. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a
5. Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green.
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If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
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If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than
one month, remove the battery pack.
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Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged.
Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life.
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If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours,
disconnect the AC adapter.
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Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

Replacing the battery pack

When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to
install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully
recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced.
You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare
when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.
This section explains how to remove and install battery packs.
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does not turn on then go to Step 4.
battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue
operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery LED
flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go
to step 4
power outlet. The DC IN LED should glow green, and the Battery
LED should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being
charged. If the DC IN indicator does not glow, power is not being
supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord
Power and Power-up Modes
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