Installing the 3-cell battery
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Place the battery on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Align the screw holes on the battery to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the three (M2x3) screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Adhere the hard drive Flexible Flat Cable on to the battery and connect the cable to the system board.
5. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Install the SD card.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the 4-cell battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the SD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
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Removing and installing components