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Replacing the battery pack, Replacing the battery pack -11, Removing the battery pack – Toshiba Computer L300 User Manual

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User’s Manual

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L300/L300D series

Replacing the battery pack

When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to

install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully

recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced.

You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare
when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.
This section explains how to remove and install battery packs.

Removing the battery pack

To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
4. Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing

you.

5. Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the unlock position

.

Figure 6-1 Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position

When handling battery pack, be careful not to short circuit the

terminals. Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not

scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack.

Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in sleep mode.

Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lose.

In hibernation mode, data will be lose if you remove the battery or

disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the

Disk indicator, optical disc drive indicator and external device indicator

to go out.

BatteryPack

Battery Pack Lock

Battery Release Latch