Battery
To remove the battery, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-2
Battery description and part number
Description
Battery (3 cell, 60 Whr)
WARNING!
Do not puncture, twist, or crack the battery.
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Do not cause an external puncture or rupture to the battery. They can cause a short inside the battery,
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which can result in battery thermal runaway.
Do not handle or touch the battery enclosure with sharp objects such as tweezers or pliers, which might
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puncture the battery.
Do not compress or squeeze the battery case with tools or heavy objects stacked on top of the case.
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These actions can apply undue force on the battery.
Do not touch the connectors with any metallic surface or object, such as metal tools, screws, or coins,
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which can cause shorting across the connectors.
Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
Remove the bottom cover
WARNING!
computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
IMPORTANT:
information. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut down the computer through Windows
before you remove the battery.
Remove the battery:
1.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (1).
2.
Remove the five Phillips M2.0 × 3.0 screws (2) that secure the battery to the computer.
To avoid personal injury and damage to the product:
(Bottom cover on page
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the
Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of
(Preparation for disassembly on page
21).
Spare part number
L84398-006
21).
Component replacement procedures
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