Toshiba Portege 7140 - Manual (Page 76)

6-8 Power and Power-Up Modes User's Manual
Portege 7140CT User's Manual – 7140_UK.doc – ENGLISH – Printed on 20/12/99 as IM_714UK
Extending battery life
To maximise the life of your battery pack:
„ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
„ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, remove the
battery pack.
„ Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged.
„ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
Replacing the battery pack
When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need
to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500
recharges. 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 the battery packs.
Removing the battery pack
To replace a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below.
When handling battery packs, 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.
When you remove the battery pack, data saved in Resume
(Standby/Suspend) mode will be lost.
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 lock to its unlocked position.
6. Push the battery release latch to the right to free the battery pack
for removal.