Installing The Battery - Alienware m16 R1 Service Manual

Steps
1. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
NOTE: This step is applicable only if the battery cable has not been disconnected.
3. Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Remove the four screws (M2x3.5) that secures the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. 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 process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate 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 (M2x3.5) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
6. Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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