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Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
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Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
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Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
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Do not bend the battery.
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Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
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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.
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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
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Always purchase genuine batteries from
or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Removing the 3-cell battery
Prerequisites
Before working inside your computer
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2. Remove the
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About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell (41 Wh) battery and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
3. Remove the three (M2x3) screws that secure the 3-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Lift the 3-cell battery, along with its cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
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