Figure 41. Installing the battery
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the five screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the battery cable to the connector (BATT1) on the system board and adhere the tape that secures the battery
cable to the battery.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover for computer shipped with an aluminum chassis.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Disconnecting the battery cable
CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover for computers shipped with a plastic chassis, or the base cover for computers shipped with an
aluminum chassis.
3. Remove the 54 W battery for computers shipped with a plastic chassis, or the 54 W battery for computers shipped with an
aluminum chassis.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the battery cable and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)