Installing Base Cover; Battery; Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions - Dell Latitude 5480 Owner's Manual

Installing base cover

Steps
1. Place the base cover to align with the screw holders on the computer.
2. Tighten the M2.5 captive screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
3. 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.
After working inside your computer.
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