Toshiba Online User's Guide for Satellite A200/A205
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... into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. The battery pack... serious injury. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Never short circuit the battery pack by either completely shut down .
... into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. The battery pack... serious injury. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Never short circuit the battery pack by either completely shut down .