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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 battery
Before working inside your computer
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2. Remove the
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3. To remove the battery:
a. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Remove the M2.0 x 5.0 screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
NOTE:
A 3-cell battery has a single screw, and a 4-cell battery has two screws. Hence, the image displayed below is
a 4-cell battery.
c. Lift the battery from the computer [3].
Installing battery
1. Insert the battery into the slot on the computer.
2. Route the battery cable through the routing clip and connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE:
Route the battery cable, if the cable at the base of the battery is un routed.
3. Tighten the M2.0 x 5.0 screws to secure the battery to the computer.
Disassembly and reassembly
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