Battery
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as
a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for
this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell
computers.
Removing the Battery
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2 Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11).
3 Disconnect the battery cable from the system-board connector.
4 Remove the five screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
5 Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.
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