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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 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 battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the captive screw that secures the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (applicable only if not disconnected earlier).
4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the battery
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components
