Steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery and close the latch.
2. Route the battery cable through the routing guides on the battery.
Next steps
1. Install the 3-cell battery or the 4-cell battery, whichever applicable.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Heat sink
Removing the heat sink
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a heat sink installed.
NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin
can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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