Service Manual

Replacing the battery

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1. Using the alignment post, place the battery on the palm-rest assembly.

2. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

3. Replace the four screws (M2.5x5) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.

Post-requisites

1. Replace the

computer base.

2. Replace the

rear-I/O cover.

3. Replace the solid-state drive.

4. Replace the wireless card.

5. Replace the base cover.