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Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
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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. Peel off the tape and disconnect the battery cable from the system board, if the battery cable is still connected to the
system board.
2. Remove the five screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. 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
