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Installing the Base Cover
1.Place the base cover to align with the screw holders on the computer.
2.Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
3.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Battery
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the base cover.
3.To release the battery from the computer:
a.Peel the adhesive tape that secures the battery cable [1].
b.Disconnect the battery cable from its connector on the system board [2].
4.Perform the following steps:
a.Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer [1].
b.Remove the battery from the computer [2].
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