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Battery

Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual

Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery

Removing the Battery

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Turn the computer over.
3. Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position.
4. Rotate and lift the battery out of the battery bay.

Replacing the Battery

Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and gently press the battery until it clicks into place.
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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.
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battery
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battery release latches (2)
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer.