This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the battery and battery cable on your Dell Pro 14 PC14250 or PC14255.
Before you begin, turn off your computer and disconnect all attached peripherals.
Always wear an ESD wrist strap while working inside the computer to prevent damage due to electrostatic discharge.
In this video, we will demonstrate how to replace the Battery and Battery Cable on your Dell Pro 14 PC14250 or PC14255. Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer. Turn off your computer and disconnect all the attached peripherals. To enter Service Mode, press and hold the “B” key on the keyboard, then press the power button. The system will boot and display the Owner Tag screen.
Press any key to proceed, the computer will beep three times and shut down. To begin, loosen the nine captive screws that secure the base cover to the chassis. Next, use a plastic scribe to pry open the base cover. Start from the U-shaped indents near the hinges. Continue prying along the top and sides to release the base cover. And remove it. Remove the mylar sheet from the motherboard.
Now, let’s locate the battery on the palm-rest assembly. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board. Loosen the four captive screws and remove the one screw that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. Carefully lift the battery, along with the battery cable, off the palm-rest assembly.
To remove the battery cable, remove it from the routing guides. Disconnect it from the connector on the battery and remove the cable from the battery. Now, let’s install the battery and battery cable. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery and route it through the routing guides. Align the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
Tighten the four captive screws and replace the screw that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. Place the mylar sheet on the motherboard. Align the base cover with the palm-rest assembly and snap it into place.
Tighten the nine captive screws to secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. Once the computer is fully assembled, connect the power adapter. Press the power button to turn on the computer. Note: The computer will only turn on if the power adapter is connected. For more information about Dell Pro 14 PC14250 or PC14255, visit: Dell.com/Support.
