Dell Inspiron 5498 Service Manual

● Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.● Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.● Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.● Do not bend the battery.● Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.● Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidentalpuncture or damage to the battery and other system components.● If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing,bending, or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technicalsupport for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.● Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.● Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how tohandle and replace swollen Lithium-ion batteries, see Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries.Removing the batteryPrerequisites1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.2. Remove the base cover.About this taskThe following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.14 Removing and installing components