Lenovo ThinkPad E575 - Page 108

DANGER
If the rechargeable battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery
contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:
• Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo.
• Keep the battery away from fire.
• Do not expose it to excessive heat.
• Do not expose it to water or rain.
• Do not short-circuit it.
• Do not drop, crush, puncture, or subject to strong forces. Battery abuse or mishandling can
cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to "vent" from the battery.
To replace the removable battery, do the following:
1. Ensure that the computer is turned off and disconnected from ac power and all cables.
2. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
3. Unlock the battery latch
1 . Hold the battery-lock lever in the unlocked position 2 and remove the
battery in the direction as shown by arrow
3 .
4. Insert a new battery 1 and lock the battery latch 2 .
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