Toshiba Portege R400 - Manual (Page 118)

6-12 User’s Manual
Power and Power-Up Modes
3. The battery release latch (3) is in its ( ) position.
Figure 6-2 Securing the battery pack
4. Turn your computer over.
Connecting and disconnecting the 2nd Battery Pack
This battery pack increases your computer’s operating time when a main
battery pack is also installed. For details on using the battery pack, follow
the steps below.
This section explains how to connect and disconnect the 2nd Battery Pack,
and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following
steps.
Connecting the 2nd Battery Pack
Follow the steps below to connect the 2nd Battery Pack to the computer.
1. Be sure the computer’s power is off and all cables are disconnected.
2. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down.
Battery pack
Battery release latch
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When handling 2nd 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 latches of it.
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Open the 2nd battery port on the bottom of the computer to connect a
2nd Battery Pack.
Always make sure the display panel is closed in Laptop mode before
turning the computer upside down.