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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.
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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.
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Always purchase genuine batteries from
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.
Installing the battery
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Before working inside your
or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
computer.
Disassembly and reassembly
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