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Inserting, Removing, or Storing a Battery Pack 4-3
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 04/16/99 9:46 AM
Part Number: 103542-001 File name: Ch04.doc
Replacing the Primary Battery Pack
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work while replacing a battery pack
that is the only power source available to the system:
■ Initiate Suspend (Standby) before removing the discharged
battery pack.
■ Insert the replacement battery pack within 5 minutes after
removing the discharged battery pack.
1. If the computer is on, a MultiBay does not contain a
charged battery pack, and the system is not connected to
external power, initiate Suspend (Standby) by pressing the
suspend button.
NOTE: Extensive drive activity may delay Suspend (Standby).
2. Insert or remove the battery pack.
■ To remove the primary battery pack—Tilt the computer
up , then slide the battery release latch toward the rear
of the computer while pulling on the center lower edge of
the battery pack .
■ To insert the primary battery pack—With the large label
facing up and the contacts facing the computer, slide the
battery pack into the battery bay.
3. If you initiated Suspend (Standby), press the suspend button to
return your work to the screen.