User's Manual

Battery Replacement
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of
the workstation or optional equipment. Before beginning these
procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by
briefly touching a grounded metal object.
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of
together with the general household waste. To forward them to
recycling or proper disposal, please use the public collection system or
return them to Compaq, your authorized partners, or their agents.
To replace the battery:
1. Shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer
and any external devices, disconnect the power cord from the
electrical outlet, and remove the computer cover or access panel.
It may be necessary to remove an expansion card to gain access to
the battery.
2. Locate the battery and battery holder on the system board, as
shown in the following illustration.
3. Press the release latch to remove the battery.
Battery and battery holder
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