Technical information

Memory and Power
PowerBook (FireWire)
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Basics
Battery Disposal and Recycling
Lithium batteries such as the backup battery in PowerBook (FireWire)
require disposal when dead, but you cannot throw them away. In Addition to
being potentially explosive, lithium is water reactive, requiring these
batteries to be disposed of as hazardous waste.
After removing a dead backup battery, clip off the lead wires and place the
battery into the zip-lock wrapper that the replacement battery came in.
Call your local or regional solid waste agency or recycling organizations to
find out about battery disposal options in your area.