Dell Inspiron 7300 - Removing the Battery

• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
• Do not bend the battery.
• Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
• Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental puncture or
damage to the battery and other system components.
• 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.
Removing the battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Peel off the tapes that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.
Removing and installing components
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