4. Use the suction cup to separate the front edge of the bottom cover (2) from the computer, and then
swing the rear edge of the bottom cover (3) up and forward and remove the bottom cover.
To replace the bottom cover, reverse the removal procedures.
Battery
To remove the battery, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-2
Battery descriptions and part numbers
Description Spare part number
3 cell, 59 Whr, Li-ion battery (includes cable) N66215-005
Battery cable N94799-001
WARNING! To avoid personal injury and damage to the product:
● Do
not
puncture, twist, or crack the battery.
● Do
not
cause an external puncture or rupture to the battery. They can cause a short inside the
battery, which can result in battery thermal runaway.
● Do
not
handle or touch the battery enclosure with sharp objects such as tweezers or pliers, which
might puncture the battery.
● Do
not
compress or squeeze the battery case with tools or heavy objects stacked on top of the
case. These actions can apply undue force on the battery.
● Do
not
touch the connectors with any metallic surface or object, such as metal tools, screws, or
coins, which can cause shorting across the connectors.
Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 33).
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