Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover.
Place fingers into the recess at the top edge and move your hands to both sides to pry the base cover.
Lift the base cover off the system.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
Battery
Identify the battery highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the battery.
Lift the battery off the palm rest assembly.
Turn the battery over.
Peel the battery cable from the battery.
Grasp the battery cable near the connector and lift to disconnect it from the battery.
Install
Battery
Identify the battery location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery.
Adhere the battery cable to the battery.
Turn the battery over.
Install the battery into the slot on the system.
Install the screws that secure the battery.
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.
Align the base cover and press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
Install the screws that secure the base cover to the system.