Installing the 3-cell 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 3-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
NOTE:
If battery is disconnected from system board for service, then there is a delay during system boot-up as the system
undergoes RTC battery reset.
Steps
1. Align and place the battery from the left side on the computer.
2. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the
base
cover.
2. Install the
microSD
card.
3. Install the
SIM
card.
4. Follow the procedure in
Removing the 4-cell battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Enter
service
mode.
3. Remove the
SIM card
4. Remove the
microSD
5. Remove the
base
cover.
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Removing and installing components
After working inside your
Before working inside your
card.
computer.
computer.