Dell Alienware x15 R2 Service Manual - Page 18

Removing the battery cable, Always purchase genuine batteries

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● 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 system 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 lithium-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 Lithium-ion batteries, see Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries. Removing the battery cable Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the battery. NOTE: If battery is disconnected from system board for service, then there is a delay during boot as the computer undergoes RTC battery reset. About this task The following images indicate the location of the battery cable and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Turn the battery over and peel the battery cable from the battery. 2. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the battery. 3. Lift the battery cable off the battery. Installing the battery cable Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. 18

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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 system 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 lithium-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 Lithium-ion batteries, see
Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
.
Removing the battery cable
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
3.
Remove the
battery
.
NOTE:
If battery is disconnected from system board for service, then there is a delay during boot as the computer undergoes
RTC battery reset.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the battery cable and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Turn the battery over and peel the battery cable from the battery.
2.
Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the battery.
3.
Lift the battery cable off the battery.
Installing the battery cable
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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