Removing And Replacing A Laptop Computer Battery - Dell Rugged Extreme 12-7214 Setup And Features Information

Removing and Replacing a Laptop Computer Battery

If your Dell laptop computer is shipped without the battery, install the battery before your
proceed.
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This
computer should only use a battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from other
computers.
WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external
cables (including the AC adapter).
To install the battery
1. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
For some computers, this requires that the battery be inserted at a 45-degree angle.
To remove the battery
Turn off the computer and turn it over.
1.
Slide the battery release latch or latches to the unlock position until it clicks into
2.
place.
Slide the battery out.
3.
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USB connector – connects to peripheral devices such as printers,
mice, and keyboards.
Wireless sync – used to synchronize connections with wireless
input devices such as keyboards and mice (for select systems
only).
DVI connector – used to connect monitors, projectors, and
televisions.
HD activity light – lights when the hard drive is writing or reading
data.