Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode.
If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating system,
press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
4. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main
battery before you service the computer.
6. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and
then remove the battery from the bay.
1 battery
2 battery-bay latch
release
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