Toshiba Satellite P770 PSBY1C User Manual - Page 137
Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive, Removing the battery pack
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging, and will need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operating life. In addition to this, you might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source for an extended period of time. This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack, and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode. Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it could be lost. In Hibernation Mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the Hard Disk Drive/Optical 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. Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer's power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off. 3. Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer. 4. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5. Slide the battery lock into its unlock ( ) position. 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer. Figure 5-1 Releasing the battery pack 1 3 2 1. Battery lock 2. Battery release latch 3. Battery pack Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack, follow the steps as detailed below: User's Manual 5-8