Replacing The Battery Pack; Removing The Battery Pack - Toshiba TECRA A4 User Manual

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 amber 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.

Removing the battery pack

To replace a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below.
CAUTIONS: 1. When handling battery pack, be careful not to short cir-
2. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in
3. In Hibernation mode, data will be lose if you remove the
1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computerķs power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
4. Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing you.
5. Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the unlock position.
cuit 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.
Standby mood. Data is stored in RAM, so if the comput-
ter loses power it will be lose.
battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before thesave is
completed. Wait for the Fixed HDD/ODD indicator to
go out.
Replacing the battery pack
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