Removing the Battery | 13Removing the BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" onpage 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atdell.com/regulatory_compliance.PrerequisitesRemove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.Procedure1 Disconnect the battery cable from the system-board connector.2 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.3 Lift the battery, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly.4 Slide and hold the power switch for about 5 seconds to ground the system board.1 battery cable 2 screws (8)3 battery123
