Charging A Battery - HP Notebook User Manual

2. The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into place.
To remove the battery:
CAUTION:
prevent loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer before
removing the battery.
1. Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery.
NOTE:
time.
2. Tilt the battery upward (2) and remove it from the computer.

Charging a battery

WARNING!
The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter or
an optional power adapter.
The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is
off.
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Removing a battery that is the sole power source may cause loss of information. To
You can slide the battery release latches simultaneously or you can slide them one at a
Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.