5-4 Removal and Replacement Procedures
Battery Pack Removal
Remove the battery pack before beginning any internal maintenance on the computer.
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WARNING:
Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery contacts
in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal objects to touch the
battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq Armada Personal Computer
into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery pack into the bay.
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WARNING:
Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not dispose of in
water. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C. Do not open a battery pack, as
this damages the pack, makes it unserviceable, and exposes potentially harmful battery
components. There are no field-serviceable parts located inside the battery pack.
To remove the battery pack from the computer, complete the following steps:
1 Slide the battery release latch
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2 Remove the battery pack.
Figure 5-2.
Removing the Battery Pack
CAUTION:
Installing the battery pack upside down can cause the contacts to break.