6.
When replacing the bottom cover, make sure the gold metal strip (1) and silver rectangular foil (2) are
installed and intact.
To replace the bottom cover, reverse the removal procedures.
Battery
To remove the battery, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-2
Battery description and part number
Description
Spare part number
3 cell, 58 Whr, Li-ion battery
M12585-005
Battery bracket (available in the Bracket Kit)
N18576-001
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury and damage to the product:
●
Do not puncture, twist, or crack the battery.
●
Do not cause an external puncture or rupture to the battery. Punctures can cause a short inside the
battery, which can result in battery thermal runaway.
●
Do not handle or touch the battery enclosure with sharp objects such as tweezers or pliers, which might
puncture the battery.
●
Do not compress or squeeze the battery case with tools or heavy objects stacked on top of the case.
These actions can apply undue force to the battery.
●
Do not touch the connectors with any metallic surface or object, such as metal tools, screws, or coins,
which can cause shorting across the connectors.
Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparation for disassembly on page 28
2.
Remove the bottom cover (see
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