Removing The Battery - Dell Inspiron 14 5420 Service Manual

● 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
● Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to
handle and replace swollen Lithium-ion batteries, see

Removing the battery

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in
computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: Before removing the base cover, ensure that there is no SD card installed in the SD-card slot on your computer.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
3. Remove the five screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Before working inside your
www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Handling swollen Lithium-ion
computer.
batteries.
Before working inside your
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