Alienware M18X manual Replacing the Battery Pack

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Replacing the Battery Pack

This battery pack can easily be removed and replaced. Ensure that the laptop is properly shut down before changing the battery pack.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the laptop, use only the battery designed for this particular Alienware laptop. Do not use batteries designed for other Alienware or Dell laptops.

To remove the battery pack:

1.	Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 38.
2.	Shut down the laptop and turn it over.
3.	Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown.
	The battery pack pops up.
4.	Remove the battery pack.	1
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To replace the battery pack, perform the removal steps in reverse order.		2

1 battery pack

2 battery latch

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

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Contents Mobile Manual Page Contents System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 對 Page Page Setting UP Your Laptop Product Documentation and Media Before Setting Up Your LaptopPlacing Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up WirelessHD Optional Set Up Wireless Display OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting UP Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View Features Right View Features Back View Features Display Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Status Lights Media Control KeysPower Button On AC adapterFI Suspend Mode Function KeysGetting to Know Your Laptop Using Your Laptop Connecting External Displays Alienware Command CenterConnecting a Display Using Removable Media and Cards Extending the DesktopUsing the Optical Drive Using the Integrated CameraUsing the Wireless Control Turning the Camera On and OffPower Management Battery PackUnderstanding Power Consumption Customizing Your Power Settings Reducing Power ConsumptionChanging the Application Profile Settings Free Fall SensorConfiguring the Bios System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options CPUIntel SpeedStep Sata Hard Drive DMC CD/DVD/BD Installing Additional or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory ModulesMemory module Notch Spring locks Memory-module connector Tab Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drives Removing the Hard DrivesDisconnect the interposer from the hard drives Screws Secondary hard drive HDD1 Primary hard drive HDD0 Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Basic Hints and TipsSoftware Diagnostic Tools Enhanced Pre-Boot System AssessmentAnswers to Common Problems Computer Startup ProblemsComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Software ProblemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Allow the computer to cool before turning it on Hard Drive ProblemsRun Check Disk Memory Problems Display ProblemsPower Problems Memory errors detected on startupTroubleshooting System Recovery AlienRespawn AlienRespawn BasicDell DataSafe Online Backup Optional Upgrading to AlienRespawn ProfessionalMy Dell Downloads Specifications Specifications USB Maxim MAX9736A Specifications Specifications Relative humidity maximum Specifications Appendix Computer Use Computer SetupElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning When You Should Contact Alienware General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories Contacting Alienware WebsitesAppendix 0P38V4A00