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Installing the Base Cover
1
Place the base cover on the computer and snap it in place.
2
Tighten the M2x3 T5 (10), M2x8 (2) screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
NOTE:
Ensure you use a Torx #5 screwdriver for the base screws and a Philips screwdriver for the two M2x8 system badge
screws.
3
Turn the system badge flap over and snap it in place.
4
Follow the procedures in
Battery
Removing the Battery
NOTE:
Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing from the system. This can be done by disconnecting the A/C
adapter from the system (while the system is turned on) to allow the system to drain the battery.
NOTE:
System shipped with 3-Cell battery has 4 screws, the hard drive will be part of the configuration (Optional).
1
Follow the procedures in
2
Remove the
base cover
3
Perform the following steps to remove the battery:
a
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board [1].
b Remove the M2x4 (7) screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
c
Lift the battery off the computer [3].
•
Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery
•
Do not bend
•
Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery
•
If a battery cannot be removed within the constraints above, please contact Dell technical support
After Working Inside Your
Computer.
Before Working Inside Your
Computer.
Disassembly and reassembly
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