Service Manual

Removing the battery

WARNING: 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/

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Prerequisites

Remove the base cover.

Procedure

1 Peel o the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.

2 Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery-cable connector.

3 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

4 Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

5 Lift the battery o the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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