Texas Instruments 5000 - Manual (Page 108)

5.2.3 Handling the Computer Battery Packs
The battery packs furnished with the computer require reasonable care and
handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life. Periodically
inspect the battery terminals and the batteries for evidence of corrosion and
oxide build-up; clean if necessary.
To ensure that the battery packs endure normal life cycle, always observe
the following precautions when handling the battery packs:
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Do not drop the battery packs or subject them to excessive shock and
vibration.
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Do not expose the battery packs to direct sunlight, moisture, or
chemical compounds.
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Do not disassemble the battery packs.
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Do not use the battery packs to power other devices.
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Do not short the battery leads or connect the battery with reversed
polarity.
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Never attempt to charge the battery packs in any way other than as
described in this manual.
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Always charge the battery packs as soon as possible after a low battery
indication.
5.2.4 Restoring System Software
The hard drive on the TM5000 Notebook is factory loaded with MS-DOS,
Windows and TI Utilities and ready for operation. Supplied with the system
is a "Recovery"diskette containing software to support rebuilding your
system from diskettes in the event of a disk crash or other catastrophic
event resulting in loss of software (see Section 3 for details). If the system
software is lost and a backup copy is not available on diskettes, you can
purchase a set of diskettes as described in the Preface to this manual.
5.3 Required Tools and Equipment
All TravelMate 5000 corrective maintenance procedures can be performed
using the following tools:
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Tweezers
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Small flat-blade screwdriver
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Small Phillips screwdriver
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No. 9 Torx
tm
Driver (approx. 3" length shank to reach screws in
recessed areas of the chassis).
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No. 3 Torx Driver
5-2 Field Service