Battery Handling; Replacing The Battery - NEC VERSA LXi Service And Reference Manual

Battery Handling

Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery.
Use only the battery designed for your system in the NEC Versa. Mixing other
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manufacturers' batteries, or using a combination of very old and new batteries can
deteriorate battery and equipment performance.
Turn off power to the system after use. Keeping system power on can degrade battery
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performance and shorten battery life.
Clean the battery connectors with a dry cloth when they get dirty.
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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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Replacing the Battery

The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end. Replace batteries that
display these symptoms.
Shorter work times.
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Discoloration, warping.
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Hot to the touch.
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Strange odor.
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Replace the battery pack installed in your NEC Versa system as follows.
Note
Use the batteries in the NEC Versa computer for which they are designed. Installing
another manufacturer's battery, or using a combination of very old and new batteries can
deteriorate battery and equipment performance.
Save your files, exit Windows, and put your system into Suspend mode (Windows NT),
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Standby mode (Windows 2000/98) or turn off system power.
Close the LCD and turn the system over.
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