Service Manual
5. Disconnect any external devices and remove any installed cards before working on your computer:
l To remove any installed cards, such as an ExpressCard, see the Dell™TechnologyGuide on your computer or at support.dell.com.
l To undock from a docking station, see the E-Port User's Guide or the E-Port Plus User's Guide on support.dell.com.
l To remove a battery slice, see the documentation that shipped with your battery slice or on support.dell.com.
l To remove a media base, see the documentation that shipped with your base or on support.dell.com.
6. Turn the computer upside down.
7. Slide the battery release latches away from each other to lock them in an open position.
8. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.
9. Turn the computer topside up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
After Working on Your Computer
After you have completed the replacement procedures, ensure you connect the external devices, cards, cables, etc. before turning on your computer.
1. Replace the battery. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
2. Connect any external devices, such as a docking station, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
3. Connect any network cables to your computer.
4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5. Turn on your computer.
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battery
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battery release latches (2)
NOTE: 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.