Installing base cover
Steps
1. Align the base cover tabs to the slots on the edges of the computer.
2. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
3. Tighten the M2.5 x 6.0 captive screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
NOTE:
Exercise caution when tightening the screws. Angle the screw driver to match the head of the screw to avoid a
possible stripped screw head.
After working inside your computer
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Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
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Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
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Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system and
operate the computer solely on battery power—the battery is fully discharged when the computer no longer
turns on when the power button is pressed.
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Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
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Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
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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.
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Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to
handle and replace swollen Lithium-ion batteries, see
Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
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Removing 3-cell battery
Steps
Before working inside your computer
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2. Remove the
.
3. To remove the battery:
a. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Remove the M2 x 5 screw (1) that secures the battery to the computer [2].
c. Lift the battery from the computer [3].
Removing and installing components
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