Lenovo 5110 Laptop User Manual


 
6. Go to “Completing the FRU installation” on page 109.
Replacing the battery
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important Safety
Information” on page 1.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the battery.
Removing the battery
To remove the battery, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect all cables, power cords, and external options from your computer. See “Locating connectors
on the rear of your computer” on page 68
.
3. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay
it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
4. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 74.
5. Open the system board shielding. See “Opening the system board shielding” on page 75.
6. Locate the battery on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 71.
7. Use one nger to tilt the clip aside and use your thumb and index nger to grab on the edge of the
battery and pull it up and out of the container holding it.
8. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. See the ThinkCentre Safety and
Warranty Guide for more information.
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