Removing the battery
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
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Lithium-ion battery precautions
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Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
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Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
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Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system 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.
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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.
Prerequisites
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Procedure
1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
3. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Removing the battery
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