Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

                          10 - 15 minutes

Sections

2

  • Base Cover
  • 3 steps
  • Battery Pack
  • 4 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Before You Begin
  • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

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Step 2

              Remove the base cover screws
  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the base cover.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the base cover.

Step 3

              Slide the Cover
  • Slide the base cover towards the rear of the computer and lift it off the computer base.

Slide the base cover towards the rear of the computer and lift it off the computer base.

Step 4

              Prelude
  • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

Step 5

              Remove the battery screws
  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the battery to the computer base.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the battery to the computer base.

Step 6

              Disconnect the battery cable
  • Disconnect the battery cable from its connector by pulling it straight up from its socket.

Disconnect the battery cable from its connector by pulling it straight up from its socket.

Step 7

              Remove the battery
  • Remove the battery from its recess.

Remove the battery from its recess.

For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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