Toshiba Qosmio G20 (PQG21) - Manual (Page 113)

User’s Manual 6-11
Power
Replacing the battery pack
The battery pack is classed as a consumable item as its operating life will
gradually decrease as it is continually charged and discharged. When the
battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a
new one - this status is usually indicated if the Battery indicator flashes
orange shortly after fully recharging the battery
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 pack.
Removing the battery pack
To replace a discharged battery, follow the steps 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. Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down.
5. Slide the battery lock towards the release (
) position to make the
battery release latch movable.
■ When handling battery packs, do not 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 mode.
Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.
■ In Hibernation mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out.
■ Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the
battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the
battery release latch and cause injuries.