Toshiba Qosmio F20 (PQF22) - Manual (Page 122)

6-12 User’s Manual
Power
Replacing the battery pack
The battery pack is classed as a consumable item as its operating life will
gradually decrease as it is continually charged and discharged. When the
battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a
new one - this status is usually indicated if the Battery indicator flashes
orange shortly after fully recharging the battery.
You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare
when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.
This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack.
To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps below.
1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computer’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
4. Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down.
5. Slide the battery lock (➀) towards the release ( ) position to make the
battery release latch movable.
6. Slide and hold the battery release latch (➁) to disengage the battery
pack, then remove the battery pack (➂).
Releasing the battery pack
■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.
■ In Hibernation mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
HDD indicator to go out.
■ Do not touch the release latch while holding the computer -this may
cause the battery pack to be unintentionally released which may result
in injury or damage.
Battery release
latch
Battery safety lock
Battery pack