BATTERY REPLACEMENTA lithium battery in some computers maintains system configuration information.In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration information,NECCSD recommends that you replace the battery. See “Battery Replacement” inChapter 2 of this guide for battery replacement information.WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.ATTENTION: Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a replacement incorrect de labatterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un typerecommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rébut les batteries usagéesconformément aux instructions du fabricant.BATTERY DISPOSALDo not place used batteries in your regular trash.The nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries must be collected, recycled,or disposed of in an environmentally-approved manner.The incineration, landfilling, or mixing of batteries with the municipal solidwaste stream is prohibited by law in most areas.Return batteries to a federal or state approved battery recycler. This may be whereyour purchased the battery or a local seller of automotive batteries. InMINNESOTA, call 1-800-225-PRBA if further disposal information is required.Contact your local waste management officials for other information regardingthe environmentally sound collection, recycling, and disposal of the batteries.