Back to Contents PageBatteryDell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service ManualRemoving the BatteryReplacing the BatteryRemoving the Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Turn the computer over.3. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position until it clicks into place.4. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.Replacing the Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.Back to Contents PageWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.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 electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface (such as a connector on your computer).CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed forother Dell computers.1 battery release latch 2 battery