Specifications

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Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Notebook Disassembly
Before beginning The Removal and Replacement Procedures, complete the following steps:
1. Disconnect AC power and any external devices.
2. Remove any PC cards.
3. Remove the battery pack (pg 5
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WARNING: Battery pack contains harmful components when exposed. Do not
open, crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. It contains no field-
serviceable parts. Dispose of battery packs properly. Failure to dispose of battery
packs properly may cause harm to humans, animals, and their environment.
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CAUTION: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery
contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal
objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq
Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebooks into the battery compartment. Do not
force the battery pack into the bay if insertion does not occur easily. Do not open
a battery pack; opening causes damage to the pack, making it unuseable and
exposing harmful battery components.