6-10 User’s Manual
Power and Power-Up Modes
To remove a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below.
1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
4. Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down.
5. Slide the battery lock to the unlock position ( ). (Slide it completely in
the direction of the arrow shown in the Figure 6-1).
6. Slide completely the battery release in the direction of the arrow shown
in the Figure 6-1 to release the battery pack.
Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack
7. Inset your fingernail into the slit and lift up the battery pack.
8. Separate the battery pack and battery cover by releasing the latches.
Figure 6-2 Separating the battery pack and battery cover
■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode.
Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it could be lost.
■ In Hibernation Mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
HDD indicator to go out.
■ Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the
battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the
battery release latch and cause injuries.
Battery pack
Battery
release latch
Battery lock
Slit
Battery cover
Battery pack
Battery latches