User Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-9
Removing a Battery Pack from the MultiBay
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work while replacing a battery pack that is the
only power source available to the system:
■ Press the suspend button before removing the discharged battery pack.
■ Insert the replacement battery within five minutes after removing the
discharged battery pack.
NOTE: A MultiBay battery pack can be used in the bottom MultiBay. A Dual-MultiBay
battery pack can also be used in the MultiBay, occupying both the top and bottom
MultiBays. A primary battery pack cannot be used in the MultiBay.
Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack
1. If the computer is turned on, the battery bay does not contain a charged battery pack,
and the system is not connected to external power, initiate Suspend (Standby) by
pressing the suspend button.
NOTE: Extensive drive activity may delay Suspend (Standby). The computer screen
clears and the power/suspend light begins to flash when Suspend (Standby) is
initiated.
If the computer is turned off or in Suspend or Hibernation, proceed to Step 2.