Dell Inspiron 500m - Manual (Page 48)

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NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up
to 90 seconds to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any
unsaved data.
1 Ensure that the computer is turned off, disconnected from an electrical outlet, and
disconnected from the telephone wall jack.
2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the
documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then
remove the battery from the bay.
Installing a Battery
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, read the safety instructions on
page 11.
Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.
For more information about installing the second battery, see "About the Module Bay" on
page 51.
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