6. Turn the computer over.Removing the Battery1. Slide the battery release latches to the open position. (The latches lock into place).2. Grip the battery and slide it out of the battery bay.3. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.Replacing the Battery1. Slide a battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.2. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.After Working on Your ComputerAfter you have completed the replacement procedures, ensure you connect the external devices, cards, cables, and so on, before turning on your computer.1. Replace the battery. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.2. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or cool slice, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.3. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.5. Turn on your computer.Back to Contents PageNOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dellcomputers.1 battery release latches (2) 2 batteryNOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dellcomputers.