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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units
(FRUs)
The replaceable components in this chapter are Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
CAUTION: To avoid any potential damage to the component or loss of data, ensure that an authorized service technician
replaces the Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
CAUTION: Dell Technologies recommends that this set of repairs, if needed, to be conducted by trained technical repair
specialists.
CAUTION: As a reminder, your warranty does not cover damages that may occur during FRU repairs that are not
authorized by Dell Technologies.
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
● Exercise caution when handling rechargeable Li-ion batteries.
● Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the computer and operate
the computer solely on battery power—the battery is fully discharged when the computer no longer turns on when the
power button is pressed.
● 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 computer 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 rechargeable Li-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 rechargeable Li-ion batteries, see
Removing the battery
CAUTION: This computer is designed without a coin-cell battery. After a service incident where the computer battery is
disconnected, when the battery is fully discharged, or when the computer is reassembled and turned on, an RTC reset cycle
will occur. When an RTC reset cycle occurs, the computer turns on and off three times. An Invalid Configuration error
message is displayed prompting you to enter the BIOS and configure the date and time. The computer starts functioning
after setting the date and time.
CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
www.dell.com
or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion
batteries.
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