Replacing The Backup Battery - Lenovo ThinkPad T440p User Manual

Replacing the backup battery

Before you start, print these instructions.
DANGER
If the backup battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The backup battery
contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:
• Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Do not expose it to excessive heat.
• Do not expose it to water or rain.
• Do not short-circuit it.
• Do not drop, crush, puncture, or subject to strong forces. Battery abuse or mishandling can
cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to "vent" from the battery
pack or coin cell.
To replace the backup battery, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer, then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer.
2. Loosen the screws
shown by the arrow
3. Remove the base cover assembly. See "Replacing the base cover assembly" on page 65.
4. Detach the connector
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1 that secure the base cover assembly. Then remove the base cover assembly as
2 .
1 , and then remove the backup battery 2 .