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Mobile Computing
Changing the battery
TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files and
then either completely shut down your computer or put it into
Hibernation mode before changing the battery.
Removing the battery from the computer
To remove the battery:
1 Save your work.
2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode
according to the instructions in “Using and configuring
Hibernation mode” on page 76.
3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer,
including the AC adaptor.
4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down.
Before you turn the computer over, make sure that the computer
display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode. Setting the
computer down on the display may cause damage to the screen.
5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position.
(Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock