Dell Alienware x15 R2 Service Manual - Page 17

Installing the battery, Battery cable, Lithium-ion battery precautions

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Installing the battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Using the alignment posts, place the battery on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Route the battery cable through the routing guides on the fan and connect the battery cable to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Battery cable Lithium-ion battery precautions CAUTION: ● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system 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. 17

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Installing the battery
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1.
Using the alignment posts, place the battery on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2.
Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3.
Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4.
Route the battery cable through the routing guides on the fan and connect the battery cable to the system board.
Next steps
1.
Install the
base cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Battery cable
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system 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.
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