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Steps
1. Align and place the base cover on the computer, press the edges and sides of the base cover until it snaps into place.
2. Tighten the seven (M2.5x5) screws and the two captive screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
Next steps
1. Replace the
SD card
2. 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
● Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to
handle and replace swollen Lithium-ion batteries, see
Disconnecting the battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
SD
card.
3. Remove the
base
cover.
after working inside your computer
before working inside your computer
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or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Handling swollen Lithium-ion
batteries.
Disassembly and reassembly
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