Dell Alienware M11x Service Manual - Page 2

Back to Contents Page Battery Pack Alienware® M11x Service Manual Removing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove the two screws that secure the battery pack to the computer base. 4. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the connector on the system board. 5. Using the pull-tab, lift and slide the battery pack out of the computer. 1 battery pack cable 3 screws (2) 2 battery pack Replacing the Battery Pack CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery pack in the battery bay and replace the two screws that secure the battery pack to the computer base. 3. Route the battery pack cable in the routing guide. 4. Connect the battery pack cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).