Installation guide

34 Maintaining the Slate
3. Dispose of the old battery in accordance with the following recommendations.
WARNING
Keep all batteries out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Don’t puncture, crush, heat or disassemble the battery, expose it to fire or any
liquid, short its terminals, or abuse the battery in any other way, as this may
cause the battery to explode or ignite, and could cause a fire or personal injury.
If the battery leaks, ensure you don’t get battery fluid in your eye. If you do,
immediately rinse the affected eye with water and seek medical attention.
WARNING
When you dispose of the lithium polymer battery, cover the terminals with
adhesive tape to prevent possible contact with metal objects. As an additional
precaution, don’t transport the battery with metal objects. If the battery comes
into contact with a metal object, the battery could short, and cause personal
injury or fire.