Removing The Battery - Dell Vostro 3515 2V448 Service Manual

● 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
● Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to
handle and replace swollen Lithium-ion batteries, see

Removing the battery

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the SD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 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 three screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
3. Peel the hard drive Flexible Flat Cable from the battery.
4. Remove the battery from the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
CAUTION: Carefully remove the battery so that the battery does not tug on the hard drive Flexible Flat
Cable.
Before working inside your
www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Handling swollen Lithium-ion
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