Removing The Battery - Dell Latitude 5401 Service Manual

• 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 a battery gets stuck in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to free it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a
Lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact for assistance and further instructions.
• 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 https://www.dell.com/support.
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Removing the battery

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2. Remove the single (M2x6) captive screw that secures the battery to the palmrest.
3. Lift the battery away from the computer.
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