HP (Hewlett-Packard) 600CT Laptop User Manual


 
Notebook Hardware Structure
Field Replaceable Assemblies
Battery Module (End User Replaceable)
The Battery Modules is user replaceable. To remove it, turn the OmniBook off. If AC power is plugged in,
don't remove the AC power while the battery is out. Turn the unit over. Slide the two latches away from body
of battery and lift battery out.
Reverse the procedure to install a new Battery or Floppy Disk Drive Module. If AC power is not plugged in,
hold down the F4 key and press the on botton to force the OmniBook to check the level of the new battery.
The latches that hold the battery in place should be replaced if damaged. These latches slide off once the
battery is removed. Inspect the rails that the latches slide on. If these rails are badly damaged, the base
exchange unit must be replaced to correct damaged rails.
Warning: Be careful not to short the terminals on the battery, this can generate a lot of heat, causing burns
and fire as well as damage to the battery.
20