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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.
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Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to
handle and replace swollen Lithium-ion batteries, see
Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
.
Removing the 3-cell battery
Prerequisites
Before working inside your computer
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2. Remove the
.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Removing and installing components
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