Dell Inspiron 5100 - Manual (Page 44)

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The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange.
Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery
to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue
charging the battery.
NOTE: You can leave the battery in the computer as long as you like. The battery internal
circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.
For more information on resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Management" in the
Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see page 80.
Removing a Battery
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the
telephone wall jack.
1 Ensure that the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet.
2 Slide and hold the battery latch.
3 Remove the battery.
battery latch
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