Dell Alienware x17 R2 Service Manual - Page 26

Battery cable, Lithium-ion battery precautions

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Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the six screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Connect the battery cable to the system board. 4. Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery. 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. ● 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. 26

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Steps
1.
Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2.
Replace the six screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3.
Connect the battery cable to the system board.
4.
Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
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.
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
.
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