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Chapter 8: Managing Power
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To replace the main battery:
1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged
secondary battery installed, go to Step 2.
-OR-
If your notebook is on, is not plugged into an AC outlet, and does not
have a charged secondary battery installed, save your work and turn off
the notebook.
2 Close the LCD panel.
3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator (see
“Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 249).
4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
5 Slide the battery release latch.