Dell Alienware M16 R2 Owners Manual - Page 45

Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), Battery

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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) The replaceable components in this chapter are Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). CAUTION: The information in this removing and installing FRUs section is intended for authorized service technicians only. CAUTION: To avoid any potential damage to the component or loss of data, ensure that an authorized service technician replaces the Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). CAUTION: Dell Technologies recommends that this set of repairs, if needed, to be conducted by trained technical repair specialists. CAUTION: As a reminder, your warranty does not cover damages that may occur during the courses of FRU repairs that are not authorized by Dell Technologies. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery precautions CAUTION: ● Exercise caution when handling rechargeable Li-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the computer and operate the computer solely on battery power-the battery is fully discharged when the computer no longer turns on when the power button is pressed. ● Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects. ● Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells. ● Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery. ● Do not bend the battery. ● Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery. ● Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental puncture or damage to the battery and other computer components. ● If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a rechargeable Li-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell. ● Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers. ● Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to handle and replace swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries, see Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Removing the battery CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 45

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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units
(FRUs)
The replaceable components in this chapter are Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
CAUTION: The information in this removing and installing FRUs section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
CAUTION: To avoid any potential damage to the component or loss of data, ensure that an authorized service technician
replaces the Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
CAUTION: Dell Technologies recommends that this set of repairs, if needed, to be conducted by trained technical repair
specialists.
CAUTION: As a reminder, your warranty does not cover damages that may occur during the courses of FRU repairs that are
not authorized by Dell Technologies.
NOTE:
The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
Exercise caution when handling rechargeable Li-ion batteries.
Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the computer and operate
the computer solely on battery power—the battery is fully discharged when the computer no longer turns on when the
power button is pressed.
Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
Do not bend the battery.
Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental puncture or
damage to the battery and other computer components.
If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing, bending,
or crushing a rechargeable Li-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for
assistance. See
www.dell.com/contactdell
.
Always purchase genuine batteries from
www.dell.com
or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Swollen batteries should not be used and should be replaced and disposed properly. For guidelines on how to handle
and replace swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries, see
Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries
.
Removing the battery
CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
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