• If a battery gets stuck in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to free it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a
Lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact for assistance and further instructions.
• If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing, bending,
or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for
assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.
• Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1. Peel off the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery connector.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
3. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Slide and lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replacing the battery
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
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