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Power Management
Taking care of your battery
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your
battery and prolong its life.
Safety precautions
❖ Never try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging
will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it,
causing the release of toxic fumes.
❖ Do not touch the metal terminals of the battery with another
metal object. Short circuiting the battery will cause it to
overheat and may do permanent damage.
❖ Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode
releasing toxic materials.
❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use
protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
❖ When you need to replace the main battery, use an identical
battery from the same manufacturer.
Maximizing battery life
❖ If you’re not going to use the computer for a long period,
remove the battery pack.
❖ Alternate between battery packs if you have a spare.
❖ Make sure your computer is turned off when you’re replacing
the battery pack.
❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.