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XPS 16 9640 Owner's Manual

Installing the battery

CAUTION:The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Installing the battery
Image: Installing the battery

Steps

  1. Using the alignment posts, place the battery on the palm-rest assembly.
  2. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the system board and palm-rest assembly.
  3. Replace the six screws (M2x4.5) that secure the battery to the system board and palm-rest assembly.
  4. Connect the battery cable to the connector (BATT) on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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