● Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to
handle and replace swollen Lithium-ion batteries, see Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries.
Removing the battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the SD memory card
3. Remove the base cover
Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2. Remove the four (M2x3) screws that secure the battery to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [1].
3. Lift the battery off the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
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Removing and installing components