Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the 4-cell battery
CAUTION: The information in this removal 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
The following image indicates the location of the 4-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 31. Removing the 4-cell battery
Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board, if it was not disconnected earlier.
2. Loosen the captive screw that secures the 4-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the 4-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Remove the battery from the system.
5. Flip the battery, peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
6. Lift the 4-cell battery along with the battery cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the 4-cell battery
CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
64 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)