Toshiba SATELLITE E300 - Manual (Page 119)

119 Mobile Computing
Taking care of your battery
5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of
“Removing the battery from the computer” on page 116 .
6 Restart the computer.
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery
and prolong its life.
Safety precautions
❖
If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes
color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the
computer’s power immediately and disconnect the power
cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery
pack from the computer.
❖
Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖
Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging
will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it.
❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another
metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to
overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer.
❖
Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to
explode and release caustic liquid.
❖
If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use
protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
❖
To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you
can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com .
❖
A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all
batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be
installed in reverse polarity.
❖
Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger
designated as an approved option.
❖
When you install the battery pack, you should hear a click
when it is seated properly.
❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could
explode.