Service Manual

● Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
● Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental
puncture or damage to the battery and other system components.
● 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 4-cell battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: The 4-cell battery can be identified by the 52 Wh printout on the left side of the battery.
The following images indicate the location of the 4-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board, if applicable.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x2) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
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