Manual

14 | Removing the Battery
Removing the Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer,
follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see
the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the battery cable from the system-board connector.
2 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.
3 Using the battery cable, lift the battery and release it from the tabs on the computer
base.
4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
5 Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.
1 battery cable 2 screws (4)
3 tabs (2) 4 battery
2
1
3
4
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