1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 66).
2. Remove the service cover (Service cover on page 40).
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the 
computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP.
IMPORTANT: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information. 
To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut down the computer through Windows before you remove 
the battery.
Remove the battery:
1. Slide the battery latches (1) to the left to unlock the battery.
2. Use the tab (2) to swing the battery rear edge (3) up and forward until it rests at an angle.
3. Remove the battery (4) from the computer.
To insert the battery, reverse the removal procedures.
Solid-state drives 3 and 4
To remove solid-state drives 3 and 4, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 
5-3  Solid-state drive description and part number
Description Spare part number
1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe, NVMe-3×4, SS with TLC L85348-001
512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe-3×4, SS with TLC L85360-001
512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe, NVMe, SED with TLC L85368-002
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