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Storing a user-replaceable battery, Disposing of a user-replaceable battery, Replacing a user-replaceable battery – HP Pavilion 17-e129nr TouchSmart Notebook PC User Manual

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Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation

When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps:

1.

Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC

adapter to the computer and to external power.

2.

Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.

Storing a user-replaceable battery

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for

extended periods of time.
If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the

battery and store it separately in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge.
A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent, recharge

the battery before returning it to storage.

Disposing of a user-replaceable battery

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short

external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
See the

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access this

guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

Replacing a user-replaceable battery

Battery Check in HP Support Assistant notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not

charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is

possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the

HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery.

Running on external AC power

For information about connecting to AC power, refer to the

Setup Instructions poster provided in the

computer box.
The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC external power with

an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device.

WARNING!

To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer,

a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:

WARNING!

Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.

When charging or calibrating a battery

When installing or modifying system software

When writing information to a disc (select models only)

When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives

When performing a backup or recovery

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