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.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the screws that secure the battery to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the base cover.
2. Replace the optical drive.
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