Dell Chromebook 3100, Service Manual

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● 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 system 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 lithium-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 www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Removing the battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the base cover .
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected from system board, there is delay during computer boot as the computer undergoes
Real Time Clock (RTC) reset.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the battery and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
22 Removing and installing components