Battery; Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions; Removing The Battery - Dell Latitude 3510 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align and place the base cover on the computer, press the edges and sides of the base cover until it snaps into place.
2. Tighten the eight (M2.5x2.5) screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
Next steps
1. Replace the SD Card.
2. Follow the procedure in

Battery

Lithium-ion battery precautions

CAUTION:
• Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
• Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system. This can be done by disconnecting
the AC adapter from the system to allow the battery to drain.
• Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
• Do not bend the battery.
• 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

Removing the battery

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
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