Dell Inspiron 5000 - Manual (Page 53)

N O T I C E : To avoid data loss, do not replace a battery while the computer is
turned on unless the computer is connected to an electrical outlet or a second battery
is installed.
3 If the modular bay contains a battery, go to step 5. If the only battery in
the computer is in the battery bay, continue to step D.
4 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet and then preserve your
data in one of the following ways:
— Press to activate the standby mode. Then shut down
the computer.
— Press (or <@> on a French keyboard) to
activate hibernate mode. When the power light turns off, continue
to step 5.
5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
6 Slide the battery bay latch with one hand, and pull the battery out of
the bay with the other hand.
Installing a Second Battery in the Modular Bay
O N O T I C E : To avoid data loss, do not replace a battery in the modular bay while
the computer is turned on unless the computer is connected to an electrical outlet or
a battery is already installed in the battery bay.
1 Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and
shut down the computer (see page 20).
2 If the computer is docked, undock it (see page 58).
3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
4 Slide and hold the modular bay latch to release the device in the
modular bay, and pull the device out of the bay with the other hand.
5 Slide the new battery firmly into the modular bay until it clicks.
You should hear a click when the battery is fully seated.
6 Press the power button to resume normal operation.
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