Basics Battery Information - 9
Battery Handling
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Warning:
NiMH batteries contain toxic materials. Send
undamaged, dead batteries to Apple for recycling—do not
discard dead batteries with other waste. If the battery is
damaged, do not return it to Apple. Dispose of damaged
batteries according to local ordinances. Review battery-
handling and disposal instructions in Bulletins/Safety.
The following are guidelines for properly handling the
Macintosh PowerBook 550c battery:
• Handle the battery carefully. Do not drop, puncture,
disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate it.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Do not leave a battery in the computer for longer than a
week without plugging in the power adapter.
• Do not leave the battery in hot locations (such as the
trunk of a car).
