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6 If you are inserting another battery, remove the battery cap from the new battery to
expose the contacts, then slide it into the battery compartment.
You cannot insert a battery if the battery cap is still on the battery. You can
replace the battery with another LiIon battery or a nickel-metal-hydride
(NiMH) battery. Make sure you only use a battery that is designed for your
Macintosh PowerBook. You should store the battery cap in case you want to
remove and transport the battery later.
7 If you just inserted a new battery, it’s a good idea to plug in the power adapter in case
the battery is not fully charged. You can look at the indicator lights on the battery to see
the level of charge.
IMPORTANT
Lithium ion (LiIon) and nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries
contain metals which are hazardous when released in the environment. It is
inappropriate, and in some cases unlawful, to throw batteries away with your
household or business trash. Instead of throwing away your spent batteries,
dispose of them as described here.
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In the United States
Return spent batteries to your Apple-authorized service
provider, who will make sure they are included in Apple’s battery recycling
program.
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Elsewhere
Many locations have government or Apple-sponsored collection
and/or recycling programs for spent batteries. Dispose of spent batteries in
accordance with the mandatory or voluntary battery collection programs
in your location. Contact your Apple-authorized service provider for
information about the recommended disposal procedures in your area.
Maximizing work time
Your Macintosh PowerBook’s battery can provide 3–5 hours of work time
before you need to recharge. The actual work time available depends on
which model of Macintosh PowerBook you have, what equipment you’re
using with your computer, and what steps you take to conserve power while
you work.
For battery conservation tips, see the “Batteries & Power” topic of Macintosh
Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.
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