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CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the plastic scribe ready.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
NOTE:
If applicable, close the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to release the full length card.
5. If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from expansion card(s).
6. If applicable, remove the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Locate the battery socket, see the System board connectors section.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or
removing a battery.
2. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery as shown in the illustration below.
Figure 55. Removing the system battery
a. plastic scribe
b. positive side of battery
c. socket
3. To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
4. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
Figure 56. Installing the system battery
a. positive side of battery
b. socket
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