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Installing the base cover
Steps
1. Toe in the base cover front edge into the system.
2. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
3. Replace the M2.5x7.5 screws to secure the base cover to the system.
4. Install the
microSD
card.
5. Follow the procedure in
Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
● Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system and
operate the computer solely on battery power—the battery is fully discharged when the computer no longer
turns on when the power button is pressed.
● Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
● Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
● Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
● Do not bend the battery.
● Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
● Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental
puncture or damage to the battery and other system components.
● If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing,
bending, or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical
support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.
● Always purchase genuine batteries from
Removing the battery
Steps
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the:
a.
microSD card
b.
base cover
3. To remove the battery:
a. Remove the single (M2x3) screw and lift the right metal bracket that secures the battery cable to the system board [1,
2].
b. Peel the adhesive tape that secures the battery cable in place [3].
c. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector in the system board [4].
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Removing and installing components
After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
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