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Introduction |
| This is the replacement guide for the battery of the HP EliteBook 8470p. Before doing anything with the computer, shut it down completely, remove all external devices, and be sure it is unplugged. | | This step should be completed before removing or working on anything from the laptop. This guide is used to replace the battery or to remove the battery before doing any other work on the HP EliteBook 8470p. | | | The battery supplies a constant power to the motherboard, even when the laptop is turned off. To avoid damaging other components, remove the battery first. Luckily, the battery does not get in the way of most repairs. | | | Batteries that have a burning smell, or the battery is very warm to the touch, this guide is used to remove it immediately to prevent overheating, failure, or even potentially exploding. | | | ''IMPORTANT NOTE!!!: if the battery is “swollen” or the shape is irregular, stop whatever you are doing and allow the battery to slowly discharge itself before removing it from the laptop casing. Click the link to learn how to replace a “swollen” battery, [[What to do with a swollen battery'']] |
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