Installing base cover
Steps
1. Align the base cover with the screw holders on the computer.
2. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
3. Tighten the M2.5xL8.5 screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer
Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
● Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system. This can be done by
disconnecting the AC adapter from the system to allow the battery to drain.
● Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
● 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 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 https://www.dell.com/support.
● Always purchase genuine batteries from https://www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Removing the battery
Steps
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
a. base cover
3. To remove the battery:
a. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Remove the M2.0x3.0 screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
c. Lift the battery away from the computer [3].
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Removing and installing components
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