a. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
NOTE: The number of screws will vary depending on the type of battery installed.
c. Lift the battery away from the computer [3].
4.
Unroute the cable from the routing channel [1] and remove the cable from the battery [2].
NOTE: This step is applicable only for a 4-cell battery.
Installing the battery
NOTE: If your computer supports a 6-cell battery, it will not support a hard drive.
1.
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery.
2.
Route the battery cable through the routing channel on the battery.
NOTE: This step is applicable only for a 4-cell battery.
3.
Insert the battery into the slot on the computer.
4.
Tighten the screws to secure the battery to the computer.
NOTE: The number of screws will vary depending on the type of battery installed.
5.
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
6.
Install the
base cover
.
7.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Removing the hard drive assembly
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the:
a.
base cover
b.
battery
3.
To remove the hard drive assembly:
a. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the connector on the system board [1] .
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