Removing The Battery - Dell XPS 16 9640 Owner's Manual

● 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: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
CAUTION: Removing the battery resets the BIOS setup settings to default. It is recommended that you note the
BIOS setup settings before removing the battery.
The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
40 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
Before working inside your
www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion
computer.
batteries.