Service Manual

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If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing,
bending, or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical
support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.
Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Removing the 3-cell battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD-card.
3. Remove the SIM card tray for 4G LTE enabled systems.
4. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
NOTE: If the battery was disconnected from system board for service, there will be a delay during system boot as the
system undergoes RTC battery reset.
Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Remove the three (M2X3) screws that secure the battery in place.
3. Lift and remove the battery from the palmrest assembly.
Installing the 3-cell battery
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components