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Removing the battery pack, Removing the battery pack -11 – Toshiba Satellite M40 (PSM40) User Manual

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Power and Power-Up Modes

Removing the battery pack

To replace a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below.

1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computerís 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.

Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position

6. Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal, then

lift up the battery pack.

Removing the battery pack

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 Standby mood.

Data is stored in RAM, so if the computter loses power it will be lose.
In Hibernation mode, data will be lose if you remove the battery or

disconnect the AC adaptor before thesave is completed. Wait for the Fixed

HDD/ODD indicator to go out.

Battery Pack

Battery Pack

Lock

Battery Release Latch

Battery Pack

Battery Pack

Lock

Battery Release Latch