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.

1battery

2battery-bay latch release

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