Back to Contents PageBatteryRemoving the BatteryReplacing the BatteryRemoving the Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Turn the computer over.3. Slide the battery release latch until it clicks into place.4. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery, 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: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside thecomputer.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 2 battery release latch