Chapter 8: Removing The Battery; Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 5585 Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.

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.
● If a battery gets stuck in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to free it as puncturing, bending, or
crushing a Lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, the entire system should be replaced.
Contact https://www.dell.com/support
● Always purchase genuine batteries from

Prerequisites

Remove the base cover.

Procedure

1. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board.
2. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable connection to the system board.
3. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Removing the battery
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
for assistance and further instructions.
https://www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Removing the battery
8
After
www.dell.com/
19