Installing The Battery - Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Service Manual

NOTE: After removing the battery, store the battery cable safely. The replacement battery will not be shipped with the
battery cable. If you want to replace the battery cable, it has to be purchased separately.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the battery

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Using the alignment posts, place the battery on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
NOTE: If you are replacing your old battery with the new battery, use the battery cable that came with the old battery. If you
want to replace the battery cable, it has to be purchased separately.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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