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Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Service Manual
Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: 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.
Removing the Battery
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Turn the computer over.
3.Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position.
4.Lift the battery out of the battery bay.
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battery 
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battery release latches (2)
Replacing the Battery
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer.
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and gently press the battery down until it clicks into place.
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