Toshiba Portégé M200 User Manual
Power and PowerUp Modes
Portégé M200
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Portégé M200
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Replacing the Battery Pack
When the Battery Pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need
to install a new one. The life of the Battery Pack is generally about 500
recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes in orange shortly after fully
recharging the battery, the Battery Pack needs to be replaced.
to install a new one. The life of the Battery Pack is generally about 500
recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes in orange shortly after fully
recharging the battery, the Battery Pack needs to be replaced.
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 Battery Packs.
when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.
This section explains how to remove and install Battery Packs.
Place a mat beneath the computer to prevent making a scratch on the lid
when replacing the Battery pack. Avoid the mat that generates static
electricity.
when replacing the Battery pack. Avoid the mat that generates static
electricity.
Removing the Battery Pack
To replace a discharged Battery Pack, follow the steps below.
When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals.
Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break
the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack.
Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break
the casing and do not twist or bend 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.
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
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
Disk indicator to go out.
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. Turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer
facing you.
5. Release the battery lock.