Removing 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.
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
● Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system. This can be done by
disconnecting the AC adapter from the system to allow the battery to drain.
● Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
● Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
● 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.
● 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 a battery gets stuck in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to free it as puncturing, bending, or
crushing a Lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact for assistance and further
instructions.
● 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.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the optical drive.
2. Remove the base cover.
Procedure
NOTE:
Ensure that the battery cable has been disconnected from the system board before performing the following
procedure.
1. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the battery off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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