5. Peel off the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
6. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery-cable connector.
7. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
8. Turn the computer over, open the display, then press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to ground the system board.
Replacing the base cover
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
Procedure
1. Close the display and turn the computer over. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
2. Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery-cable connector.
3. Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
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Removing and installing components