
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
• Do not bend the battery.
• 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.
Removing the battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2. Remove the
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Peel off the tapes that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.
Removing and installing components
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