• 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 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 www.dell.com/contactdell.
• Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Removing the 3-cell battery - UMA/discrete
Prerequisites
NOTE:
Vostro 5501 also supports 4-cell battery.
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the 3-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Disassembly and reassembly
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