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Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the bottom cover and press on the battery to connect it to the system board.
2Replace the screws that secure the battery to the bottom cover.
Postrequisites
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.
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