Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

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Installing the batteryPrerequisitesIf you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.About this taskThe following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.Steps1. Align the screw hole on each solid-state drive thermal bracket with the respective screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboardassembly.2. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the solid-state thermal brackets and the palm-rest and keyboardassembly.NOTE: The two screws (M2x4) that secure the top of the battery also secure the solid-state drive thermal bracketsto the system board. Ensure that the solid-state drive thermal bracket is installed between the battery and thesystem board.3. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the top of the battery and the solid-state drive thermal brackets to the palm-rest andkeyboard assembly.4. Replace the five screws (M2x4) that secure the bottom of the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.5. Connect the battery cable to the system board.Next steps1. Install the base cover.2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.Removing and installing components 15