Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer.
Pry open the base cover from the smart card reader slot at the bottom right side of the base cover.
Lift the base cover starting from the bottom edge and push it towards the rear to remove it from the computer.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Using the pull tab, lift up to disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
Battery
Identify the battery highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the battery to the system.
Lift the battery at an angle and slide the battery out of the system board.
Peel the plastic tape to release the battery cable from the battery.
The battery 180 degrees to remove the cable from the battery.
Unroute the cable from the routing guide in the battery.
Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the battery.
Install
Battery
Identify the battery location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery.
Route the battery cable through the routing guide on the battery.
Flip the battery to 180 degrees.
Adhere the plastic tape to secure the battery cable to the battery.
Install the battery onto its slot in the system.
Install the screws to secure the battery to the system.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Slide the base cover into its slot until it clicks into place.
Tighten the captive screws to secure the base cover to the computer.