Identifier GUID-355FFABD-659C-4427-88AA-60E0E3DBB1D9Status ReleasedRemoving the battery (full-length)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow thesteps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working insideyour computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Identifier GUID-22C7DCB3-8D29-41D7-8D51-D90ABC7C2D63Status ReleasedLithium-ion battery precautionsCAUTION:• Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.• Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system. This can be done by disconnecting the AC adapterfrom the system to allow the battery to drain.• 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 accidental puncture or damage to thebattery and other system components.• If a battery gets stuck in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to free it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a Lithium-ionbattery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact for assistance and further instructions.• If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing, bending, or crushing alithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.• Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.Identifier GUID-ADE0B0E5-2130-4FC4-8553-96D2D5460E56Status ReleasedPrerequisitesRemove the base cover.7Removing the battery (full-length) 19