WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
Removing the Battery
Shut down the computer and turn it over.
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battery release latch
2
battery
3
battery lock latch
Slide the battery lock latch to unlock position.
Slide the battery release latch to the side.
Pull the battery up and out of the battery bay.
Replacing the Battery
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
Slide the battery in the battery bay until it clicks into place.
Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position.
