● 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.
● To prevent accidental puncture or damage to the battery and other components, ensure that no screws are
lost or misplaced during the servicing of this product.
● If the battery gets stuck inside your computer due to swelling, do not try to release it as, puncturing,
bending, or crushing a rechargeable Li-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell
technical support for assistance. See Contact Support at Dell Support Site.
● Always purchase genuine batteries from Dell Site or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
● Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to
handle and replace swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries, see Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries.
Removing the battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
CAUTION:
Removing the battery resets the BIOS setup settings to default. It is recommended that you note the
BIOS setup settings before removing the battery.
The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 17. Removing the battery
Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector (BATT1) on the system board.
2. Remove the eight screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the battery frame.
3. Lift the battery, along with the battery cable, off the palm-rest assembly.
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