Secondary Battery - NEC VERSA UltraLite Service And Reference Manual

Turn off the notebook and disconnect all power and options, including the AC adapter (if
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connected). Remove the secondary battery (or optional battery, if installed).
Note
The non-removable primary battery still provides power to the notebook, even with the
secondary battery removed.
Do not disassemble the notebook into parts that are smaller than those specified in the
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procedure.
Label all removed screws and connectors. Note where the screws and connectors go and in
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what position they were installed.
processor, and other system components. Before opening the system and handling system
components, attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and to chassis ground (any unpainted
metal surface on the system) to avoid ESD damage.
Hold a board only by its edges. If removing a board, place it component-side up on a grounded,
static-free surface or in a static-free wrapper. If installing a new board, do not remove it from its
protective wrapper until you are ready to install it.

Secondary Battery

Remove the secondary battery as follows.
Note
Use the batteries specifically designed for use in the NEC Versa notebook. Installing
another manufacturer's battery can deteriorate battery and equipment performance.
Save any open files, exit Windows, and turn off notebook power.
1.
Close the LCD panel and turn over the notebook.
2.
Slide the battery release latch toward the right side of the notebook and hold in place.
3.
Continue to hold the battery release latch in place as you slide the battery out of the
4.
notebook.
A – Battery Bay Connectors
B – Battery Release Latch
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage hard drives, boards,
Removing the secondary battery
C – Lithium-Ion Secondary Battery
Disassembly and Reassembly 3-3