Be sure to read and follow the safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. For more information about safety guidelines, see the owner's manual at Dell.com/Support. Before you begin. Turn off the computer and disconnect all the attached peripherals.
To remove the battery. Loosen the two captive screws on the rear of the base cover. Remove the five other screws and pry the cover off the system. Find an. Unplug the battery cable. Identify the battery and loosen the five screws. Lift the battery out of the system and remove the piece of tape. Flip the battery over and disconnect the cables.
To reinstall the battery. Plug in the cables. And reattach the piece of tape. And flip the battery over. Reattach the piece of tape and place the battery in the system. Tighten the five screws to secure it. Plug in the battery cable. And secure the base cover with the seven total screws. For more information about your Dell system, visit Dell.com/Support.
