Toshiba M500 User Manual page 142

Power and Power-Up Modes
n W hen handling battery packs, do not short-circuit the terminals. Also do
not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break the casing
and do not twist or bend the battery pack.
n D o not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode.
Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.
n I n Hibernation Mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
Built-in HDD indicator to go out.
n D o not touch the latch while holding the computer. Or you may get injured
by the dropped battery by unintentional release of the latch.
1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computer's power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
4. Turn the computer upside down.
5. Slide and hold the battery release latch to free the battery pack after moving
the battery pack lock into its unlock position - then slide the battery pack out of
the computer.
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1. Battery Pack Lock
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Releasing the battery pack
2. Battery Pack 3. Battery Release Latch
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