Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (if not disconnected earlier).
2. Remove the six screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the battery cable from the routing guides on the battery.
4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the battery
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Using the alignment posts, place the battery on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Route the battery cable through the routing guides on the battery.
NOTE: The battery cable must be routed underneath the tab to the left of the battery cable connector and then into the
channels above the top-left corner and to the left of the battery.
3. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Replace the six screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
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