User's Manual Part 2

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Chapter 8: Managing Power
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Replacing the main battery
To replace the main battery:
1 If your convertible tablet PC is on and is connected to AC power or has a
charged secondary battery installed, go to Step 2.
-OR-
If your convertible tablet PC is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet
and does not have a charged secondary battery installed, save your work
and turn off the convertible tablet PC.
2 Close the LCD panel.
3 Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator
(see “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 283).
4 Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up.
5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery
release latch.