[. . . ] All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. [. . . ] For calibration instructions, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, "Calibrating a Battery Pack" in the "Power" chapter.
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Replacing Battery Packs
Replacing a Primary Battery Pack
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CAUTION: When removing a primary battery pack that is the only power source available to the system, prevent loss of information by initiating Hibernation or turning off the notebook before removing the battery pack.
1. Remove or insert the battery pack.
To remove a battery pack, slide the battery release latch 2. To insert a battery pack, slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it is seated 4.
3. If the notebook is in Hibernation, slide the power switch to resume operation.
Replacing a primary battery pack
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Replacing a MultiBay Battery Pack
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CAUTION: When removing a MultiBay battery pack that is the only power source available to the system, prevent loss of information by initiating Hibernation or turning off the notebook before removing the battery pack.
1. To replace a MultiBay battery pack, close the display and turn the notebook bottom side up.
To remove a battery pack, slide the MultiBay release latch 1 on the bottom of the notebook and pull the battery pack out of the MultiBay 2. To insert a battery pack, slide the battery pack into the MultiBay until it is seated 3.
2. If the notebook is in Hibernation, slide the power switch to resume operation.
Replacing a MultiBay battery pack
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Storing a Battery Pack
If a notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack(s).
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for an extended time.
High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, store it in a cool, dry place within the following temperature ranges.
Storage Time Less than 1 month No more than 3 months Unlimited Temperature Range °F 32°122° 32°104° 32° 86° Temperature Range °C 0°50° 0°40° 0°30°
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Recycling a Used Battery Pack
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WARNING: There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if a battery pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack or short the contacts on a battery pack. Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60° C (140° F), or dispose of a battery pack in water or fire.
When a battery pack has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of it in general household waste. Use one of the following methods, depending on your geographic location:
In North America, you can dispose of battery packs by using the Compaq battery recycling program. To remove a hard drive, pull the drive out of the bay.
Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay
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Removable Drives
7. To insert a hard drive, slide the hard drive into the bay until the drive is seated.
Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay
8. Close the front bezel of the hard drive.
Closing the front bezel of a hard drive
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9. If you have inserted a hard drive, reinsert the hard drive retaining screw. (If you removed but did not replace a hard drive, put the retaining screw in a safe place. )
Replacing the hard drive retaining screw
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Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive
Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter
A hard drive must be inserted into an optional MultiBay hard drive adapter before it can be used in the MultiBay. A hard drive assembly (a hard drive inserted into a MultiBay adapter) is inserted into and removed from the MultiBay the same way as any other MultiBay drive.
Inserting a Hard Drive into a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter
1. Close the front bezel of the hard drive.
Closing the front bezel of a hard drive
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2. Slide the 2 adapter selection switches into position 1.
Sliding the adapter selection switches
3. Lower the drive into the adapter 1, then slide the drive connectors on the drive toward the drive connectors in the adapter 2 until the connectors engage and the drive is seated.
Inserting a hard drive into a MultiBay hard drive adapter
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Removing a Hard Drive from a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter
1. Slide the adapter release latches to the left.
Sliding the adapter release latches
2. Gently disengage the drive connectors by sliding the drive toward the front of the adapter. [. . . ] Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. For more information, refer on this CD to Regulatory and Safety Notices.
1. (If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on, then shut it down. ) 2. Disconnect the power cord.
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