CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS
Replacing the Battery Pack
The 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 66.
2.Shut down the laptop and turn it over.
3.Loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
4.Slide and lift the base cover off the computer base.
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