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NOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
6. Turn the computer over.
Removing the Battery
1.Slide the battery release latches to the open position. (The latches lock into place).
2.Grip the battery and slide it out of the battery bay.
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battery release latches (2)
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battery
3. Turn the computer
Replacing the Battery
1.Slide a battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
2.Turn the computer
After Working on Your Computer
After you have completed the replacement procedures, ensure you connect the external devices, cards, cables, and so on, before turning on your computer.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
1.Replace the battery. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
2.Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or cool slice, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
3.Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
4.Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5.Turn on your computer.
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