Dell Latitude 5320, Service Manual

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Steps
1. Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the system and snap the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Tighten the eight captive screws to secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer .
Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
● 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.
● Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
● Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
● Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
● Do not bend the battery.
● Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
● 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.
● 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
www.dell.com/contactdell .
● Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Removing the battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the base cover .
About this task
NOTE: Latitude 5320 supports 3-cell 42 WHr and 4-cell 63 WHr battery configuration.
The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell 42 WHr battery and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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