Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
7
Time Required
15 - 30 minutes
Sections
3
- Back Cover
- 4 steps
- Battery Cable
- 1 step
- Battery
- 2 steps
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Introduction
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
Step 1
Unfasten the back cover
- For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.
- Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the back cover:
- Three 5 mm-long screws
- Four 7.5 mm-long screws
- Loosen the three captive screws.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.
Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the back cover:
Three 5 mm-long screws
Four 7.5 mm-long screws
Loosen the three captive screws.
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Step 2
Unclip the front corners
- Flip the laptop upright and open the lid so that the keyboard is exposed.
- Insert an opening pick between the front right corner of the back cover and the chassis.
- Pry upward to release the retaining clips holding the cover.
- You’ll hear clicks whenever a clip is released.
- Repeat this procedure for the opposite corner.
Flip the laptop upright and open the lid so that the keyboard is exposed.
Insert an opening pick between the front right corner of the back cover and the chassis.
Pry upward to release the retaining clips holding the cover.
You’ll hear clicks whenever a clip is released.
Repeat this procedure for the opposite corner.
Step 3
Unclip the front edge
- Insert an opening pick between the front edge of the back cover and the chassis, near the trackpad.
- Pry upward to release the clips along the front edge of the laptop.
Insert an opening pick between the front edge of the back cover and the chassis, near the trackpad.
Pry upward to release the clips along the front edge of the laptop.
Step 4
Remove the back cover
- Close the screen to the laptop and flip it over.
- Pull the left side of the back cover away from the frame and remove it.
- If your back cover is stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release the clips around the back cover’s perimeter.
Close the screen to the laptop and flip it over.
Pull the left side of the back cover away from the frame and remove it.
If your back cover is stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release the clips around the back cover’s perimeter.
Step 5
Disconnect the battery
- Pull the tab on the head of the battery cable away from the socket to disconnect the battery.
Pull the tab on the head of the battery cable away from the socket to disconnect the battery.
Step 6
Unfasten the battery
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.3 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.3 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Step 7
Remove the battery
- Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.
Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
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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