Step 3: installing new batteries – Compaq Presario 3000 Series User Manual

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Battery Maintenance 5-9

WARNING: The 3000 Series battery pack weighs 60 lb. Prepare the area and
observe all materials handling procedures for removing the battery pack.

8.

Carefully slide the battery pack out only until the second plastic handle
is accessible.

Figure 5-8. Sliding the battery pack out to reveal the second handle

9.

Set aside the used battery pack for proper disposal. See
“Step 5: Disposing of Used Batteries,” in this chapter.

Step 3: Installing New Batteries

To install new batteries, reverse the procedure for “Removing the Battery
Pack."

1.

Slide the new battery pack into the chassis, leaving room to replace the
battery cable retainer bracket. When installing the bracket, position the
cables to lie flat, and to run under the plastic handling strap.

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