4.2 Battery 4 Replacement Procedures
4.2 Battery
Removing the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack, follow the steps below.
1. Turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer’s fan and rear ports
facing your body.
2. Slide the battery latch to the right to release it. The battery pack will pop up slightly
allowing you to lift it out.
Figure 4-1 Removing the battery
NOTE: For environmental reasons, please return spent battery packs to Toshiba.
Installing the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack, follow the steps below.
1. Turn the computer’s power off.
2. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer
.
3. Hold the battery pack so that the label faces down and the connectors on the battery face
the connectors on the computer.
4. Gently press down. The battery latch clicks and automatically secures the battery pack
in position.
WARNING: The battery is a lithium ion battery and can explode if not properly replaced,
used, handled or disposed of. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements.
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