Conserving Battery Power; Storing A User-Replaceable Battery (Select Models Only); Disposing Of A User-Replaceable Battery (Select Models Only); Replacing A User-Replaceable Battery (Select Models Only) - HP Laptop User Manual

3. Remove the battery from the computer (2).

Conserving battery power

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From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
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Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
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Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using
them.
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Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
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Decrease screen brightness.
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Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep, or shut down the computer.

Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)

CAUTION:
extended periods of time.
If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the
user-replaceable battery and store it separately.
To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent,
recharge the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.

Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select models only)

WARNING!
external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access this
guide, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then
select User guides. To access battery information, from the Start screen, select the HP Support
Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance.

Replacing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)

Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not
charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is
possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the
HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery.
To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for
To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short
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