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Taking care of your battery
If you find that a new battery is needed, contact the location where
you purchased the computer for more information on replacing the
battery. Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage,
data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by improper
installation of a new battery.
If the computer is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective
gloves to handle it.
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery
and prolong its life.
Safety precautions
Computer warning indicators
❖ Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power
cable/cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the
computer if you observe any of the following conditions:
❖ Offensive or unusual odor
❖ Excessive heat
❖ Discoloration
❖ Deformation, cracks, or leaks
❖ Smoke
❖ Other unusual event during use, such as abnormal sound
❖ Do not expose the computer to fire. The battery could explode.
Do not turn on the computer’s power again until an authorized
Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety. Continued use
could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or
computer failure including but not limited to the loss of data.