• 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
.
• Always purchase genuine batteries from
or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Disconnecting the battery cable
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2. Remove the
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the battery cable and provide a visual representation of the disconnection procedure.
Steps
Using the pull tab, remove the battery cable from connector the system board.
Reconnecting the battery cable
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the battery cable and provide a visual representation of the reconnecting procedure.
Disassembly and reassembly
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