Installing The 3-Cell Battery - Dell NOT22366 Owner's Manual

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the 3-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the 3-cell battery, along with the battery cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: Computers shipped with an aluminum chassis have two RF metal wall brackets installed on the left and right
sides of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. The right bracket is secured by the battery with no screw, tape, or
adhesives otherwise securing the bracket in place. Technicians should take note of whether the bracket has fallen out of
the computer during subsequent removal procedures.

Installing the 3-cell battery

CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
56 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
Before working inside your computer.