Installing The 3-Cell Battery - Uma/Discrete - Dell Vostro 5401 Service Manual

3. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the 3-cell battery - UMA/discrete

Prerequisites
NOTE:
The battery type in your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the 3-cell battery in an UMA configuration and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Place the battery on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on
the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Install the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
20 Disassembly and reassembly
after working inside your computer.