● Do
not
cause an external puncture or rupture to the battery. They can cause a short inside the
battery, which can result in battery thermal runaway.
● Do
not
handle or touch the battery enclosure with sharp objects such as tweezers or pliers, which
might puncture the battery.
● Do
not
compress or squeeze the battery case with tools or heavy objects stacked on top of the
case. These actions can apply undue force on the battery.
● Do
not
touch the connectors with any metallic surface or object, such as metal tools, screws, or
coins, which can cause shorting across the connectors.
Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 34).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 34).
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the
computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
IMPORTANT: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of
information. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut down the computer through
Windows before you remove the battery.
Remove the battery:
1. Loosen the four captive Phillips screws (1) that secure the battery to the computer.
2. Lift the top of the battery (2) and swing it up and forward to remove it from the computer.
To insert the battery, reverse the removal procedures.
RTC battery
To remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-3
RTC battery description and part number
Description Spare part number
RTC battery (includes cable) L13694-001
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