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Removing and Replacing the Battery for HP Pavilion dm1-4000, dm1-4100, dm1-4200, dm1-4300, and dm1-4400 Notebook PCs

This document applies to HP Pavilion dm1-4xxx series notebook computers.

Before you begin

Turn off the computer. Disconnect the Ethernet or modem cable. Disconnect the power cord.
Transfer the computer to a clear, flat, stable work surface over a non-carpeted floor.
HP strongly recommends the use of an anti-static wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when working on the computer.
Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

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The edges of metal panels can cut skin. Be careful not to slide skin along any interior metal edge of the computer.

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Before starting, power off the computer and wait for components to cool before starting these procedures.

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This product contains components that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To reduce the chance of ESD damage, work over a non-carpeted floor, use a static dissipative work surface (such as a conductive foam pad), and wear an ESD wrist strap connected to a grounded surface.

Video overview

View the following video before using the steps in this article.

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For best quality on dial-up connections, wait until the video has fully loaded before viewing.

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The video and graphics in this article depict a specific configuration of notebook computer. These same removal and replacement procedures apply to all configurations for all HP Pavilion dm1-4xxx Series PCs.

Removing the battery

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Make sure the computer is disconnected from power before starting.

Follow the steps in this section to remove the battery.

Step 1 On the bottom of the notebook, slide and hold the battery release latch into the release position to partially eject the battery.
Step 2 Lift and remove the battery.

Replacing the battery

Use the steps in this section to replace the battery.

Step 1 Align the bottom outer edge of the battery into the battery bay.
Step 2 Press down on the inner edge of the battery until it clicks into place.

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