Battery Pack Removal - HP ProSignia 120 Maintenance And Service Manual

5.3.2 Battery Pack Removal

Remove the battery pack before beginning any internal maintenance on the computer.
WARNING: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery
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contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal
objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq
Prosignia Notebook Computer into the battery compartment. Do not force the
battery pack into the bay.
WARNING: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not dispose
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of in water. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60 C. Do not open a battery
pack, as this damages the pack, makes it unserviceable, and exposes potentially
harmful battery components. There are no field-serviceable parts located inside the
battery pack.
To remove the battery pack from the computer, complete the following steps:
1 Slide the battery release latch 1.
2 Remove the battery pack.
Figure 5-2. Removing the Battery Pack
CAUTION: Installing the battery pack upside down can cause the contacts to
break.
5-4 Removal and Replacement Procedures