HP OmniBook 7100 HP OmniBook 7100 PC Reference Guide - F1440-90001/2/3 - Page 55

To replace the main battery

Page 55 highlights

Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power WARNING CAUTION To replace the main battery Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. For more information about battery safety, see page 8-8. If you have any unsaved data, it (and your current work session) will be lost when you remove the battery unless the computer is connected to ac power or a second battery is installed. 1. . Important Save your work. 2. Plug in the ac adapter. -or- From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 3. Slide and hold the release latch, then pull out the module, as shown. 4. Slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it clicks into place. Hint The battery module fits into either the module bay or the battery bay. Slide the front panel of the battery right or left so that it fits into the desired bay. 3-7

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • 141
  • 142
  • 143
  • 144
  • 145
  • 146

Managing Battery Power
3-7
To replace the main battery
If you have any unsaved data, it (and your current work session) will be lost when
you remove the battery
unless the computer is connected to ac power or a second
battery is installed.
1.
. Save your work.
2. Plug in the ac adapter.
–or–
From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook.
3.
Slide
and hold
the release latch, then pull out the module, as shown.
4.
Slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.
The battery module fits into either the module bay or the battery bay. Slide the front
panel of the battery right or left so that it fits into the desired bay.