Removing A Battery; Installing A Battery - Dell Inspiron 510M Owner's Manual

Removing a Battery

CAUTION:
For information about removing the second battery, see "Using the Module Bay" on page 41.
NOTICE:
30 seconds to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved
data.
1 Ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or
connected to an electrical outlet.
2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation
that came with your docking device for instructions.
3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove
the battery from the bay.

Installing a Battery

CAUTION:
battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is designed to work
with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.
Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.
For information about installing the second battery, see page 41.
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Using a Battery
Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack.
If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up to
Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the