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...of the laptop and discharge it from Dell that is the potential for handling and replacing Lithium-ion batteries ● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery before removing it by Dell), to replace a swollen battery under the terms of the applicable warranty ...have become standard in an approved shipping container (provided by disconnecting the AC adapter and letting the battery drain. Always purchase genuine batteries from https://www.dell.com or otherwise directly from the system and operate the system only on when the power button is...
...of the laptop and discharge it from Dell that is the potential for handling and replacing Lithium-ion batteries ● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery before removing it by Dell), to replace a swollen battery under the terms of the applicable warranty ...have become standard in an approved shipping container (provided by disconnecting the AC adapter and letting the battery drain. Always purchase genuine batteries from https://www.dell.com or otherwise directly from the system and operate the system only on when the power button is...
Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
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Frequently Asked Questions. 2 Lithium-ion batteries can swell for various reasons such as age, number of the issue, see Dell Laptop Battery - For more information on how to improve the performance and lifespan of the laptop battery and to minimize the possibility of occurrence of charge cycles, or exposure to high heat.
Frequently Asked Questions. 2 Lithium-ion batteries can swell for various reasons such as age, number of the issue, see Dell Laptop Battery - For more information on how to improve the performance and lifespan of the laptop battery and to minimize the possibility of occurrence of charge cycles, or exposure to high heat.
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... the SD card...14 Installing the SD card...14 Base Cover...14 Removing the base cover...14 Installing base cover...17 Battery...18 Lithium-ion battery precautions...18 Removing battery...18 Installing the battery...19 WLAN Card...19 Removing the WLAN card...19 Installing the WLAN card...20 WWAN card - optional...20 Removing the...
... the SD card...14 Installing the SD card...14 Base Cover...14 Removing the base cover...14 Installing base cover...17 Battery...18 Lithium-ion battery precautions...18 Removing battery...18 Installing the battery...19 WLAN Card...19 Removing the WLAN card...19 Installing the WLAN card...20 WWAN card - optional...20 Removing the...
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... ...31 Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 32 Removing the Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 32 Installing the Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 33 Fingerprint reader - optional...33 Removing the fingerprint... reader...33 Installing the fingerprint reader...35 Coin cell battery...35 Removing the coincell battery...35 Installing the coincell battery...36 Speakers...36 Removing the speakers...36 Installing the speakers...38 Touchpad panel...38 Removing the touchpad......
... ...31 Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 32 Removing the Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 32 Installing the Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 33 Fingerprint reader - optional...33 Removing the fingerprint... reader...33 Installing the fingerprint reader...35 Coin cell battery...35 Removing the coincell battery...35 Installing the coincell battery...36 Speakers...36 Removing the speakers...36 Installing the speakers...38 Touchpad panel...38 Removing the touchpad......
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... Wired communications...63 Wireless communications ...63 Ports and Connectors...68 Display specifications...69 Keyboards Hot Key Definitions...69 Function short cut keys...70 Touchpad...70 Battery specifications...71 Adapter options...72 System dimensions ...72 Security options ...72 Operating conditions ...73 4 Technology and components...74 Power adapter...74 DDR4...74 DDR4 Details...
... Wired communications...63 Wireless communications ...63 Ports and Connectors...68 Display specifications...69 Keyboards Hot Key Definitions...69 Function short cut keys...70 Touchpad...70 Battery specifications...71 Adapter options...72 System dimensions ...72 Security options ...72 Operating conditions ...73 4 Technology and components...74 Power adapter...74 DDR4...74 DDR4 Details...
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... any cards, such as an ExpressCard. 2 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3 Connect your...
... any cards, such as an ExpressCard. 2 Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3 Connect your...
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... Dc-IN to palmrest 1 System board to palmrest Power board to palmrest 1 VGA board to palmrest 2 WWAN board to palmrest 1 SD reader and coin cell battery 2 holder M2x4 1 M2.5x2.5 M2.5x5 M2x5.5 M3x3 10 4 2.0D 0.8+2.2L K 12 Disassembly and reassembly 2 Disassembly and reassembly Recommended tools The procedures in this document...
... Dc-IN to palmrest 1 System board to palmrest Power board to palmrest 1 VGA board to palmrest 2 WWAN board to palmrest 1 SD reader and coin cell battery 2 holder M2x4 1 M2.5x2.5 M2.5x5 M2x5.5 M3x3 10 4 2.0D 0.8+2.2L K 12 Disassembly and reassembly 2 Disassembly and reassembly Recommended tools The procedures in this document...
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.... Removing the SIM tray - Component M2x2 M2x3 M2x4 M2.5x2.5 M2.5x5 M2x5.5 M3x3 Hinge bracket L + R to palmrest HDD bracket to palmrest FAN to palmrest Battery to palmrest 5 WLAN module to System board 1 WWAN module to WWAN board 1 SSD to palmrest FP bracket to palmrest 1 5 4 2 SIM tray - optional SIM tray is...
.... Removing the SIM tray - Component M2x2 M2x3 M2x4 M2.5x2.5 M2.5x5 M2x5.5 M3x3 Hinge bracket L + R to palmrest HDD bracket to palmrest FAN to palmrest Battery to palmrest 5 WLAN module to System board 1 WWAN module to WWAN board 1 SSD to palmrest FP bracket to palmrest 1 5 4 2 SIM tray - optional SIM tray is...
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... be replaced. This can be dangerous. WWAN models b base cover 3 To remove the battery: a Disconnect the battery cable from https://www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and re-sellers. Removing battery 1 Follow the procedure in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to... on the system board . 18 Disassembly and reassembly Contact https://www.dell.com/support for assistance and further instructions. • Always purchase genuine batteries from the connector on or against the battery. • If a battery gets stuck in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the:...
... be replaced. This can be dangerous. WWAN models b base cover 3 To remove the battery: a Disconnect the battery cable from https://www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and re-sellers. Removing battery 1 Follow the procedure in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to... on the system board . 18 Disassembly and reassembly Contact https://www.dell.com/support for assistance and further instructions. • Always purchase genuine batteries from the connector on or against the battery. • If a battery gets stuck in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the:...
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...Before working inside your computer. Disassembly and reassembly 19 c Lift the battery away from the computer [2]. NOTE: The 3-cell battery has only 3 screws. 3 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the computer. 2 Replace the 5 M2x3 screws to secure the battery to the computer. WLAN Card Removing the WLAN card 1 Follow the.... 2 Remove the: a Removing the SIM tray - WWAN models b base cover 3 To remove the WLAN card: a Remove the M2x3 screw that secure the battery to the computer [1]. b Remove the 5 M2x3 screws that secures the WLAN bracket to the system [1].
...Before working inside your computer. Disassembly and reassembly 19 c Lift the battery away from the computer [2]. NOTE: The 3-cell battery has only 3 screws. 3 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the computer. 2 Replace the 5 M2x3 screws to secure the battery to the computer. WLAN Card Removing the WLAN card 1 Follow the.... 2 Remove the: a Removing the SIM tray - WWAN models b base cover 3 To remove the WLAN card: a Remove the M2x3 screw that secure the battery to the computer [1]. b Remove the 5 M2x3 screws that secures the WLAN bracket to the system [1].
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... procedure in After working inside your computer VGA board Removing VGA board 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover b battery 3 To remove the VGA board: a Disconnect the VGA daughter board cable from the WWAN card [3]. Disassembly and reassembly 21 c Pull out the WWAN card from...
... procedure in After working inside your computer VGA board Removing VGA board 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover b battery 3 To remove the VGA board: a Disconnect the VGA daughter board cable from the WWAN card [3]. Disassembly and reassembly 21 c Pull out the WWAN card from...
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... memory module 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Removing the SIM tray - WWAN models b base cover c battery 3 To remove the memory module: a Pry apart the memory module latches until the memory module pops out [1]. b Lift and remove the memory module from... the system [3]. b Remove the two M2x3 screws that secure the VGA board to the VGA daughter board. 4 Install the: a battery b base cover 5 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Installing VGA board 1 Place the VGA board in its slot on the system...
... memory module 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Removing the SIM tray - WWAN models b base cover c battery 3 To remove the memory module: a Pry apart the memory module latches until the memory module pops out [1]. b Lift and remove the memory module from... the system [3]. b Remove the two M2x3 screws that secure the VGA board to the VGA daughter board. 4 Install the: a battery b base cover 5 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Installing VGA board 1 Place the VGA board in its slot on the system...
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Installing the memory module 1 Insert the memory module into its connector at a 30 degree angle until the clips secure the memory module. 2 Install the: a battery b base cover 3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Disassembly and reassembly 23 Then, press the module until the contacts are fully seated into the slot.
Installing the memory module 1 Insert the memory module into its connector at a 30 degree angle until the clips secure the memory module. 2 Install the: a battery b base cover 3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Disassembly and reassembly 23 Then, press the module until the contacts are fully seated into the slot.
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... board cable to the system and then connect the cable to its connector on the system board. 24 Disassembly and reassembly WWAN models b base cover c battery d Hard disk e System fan f VGA board 3 To remove the power button board: a Disconnect the power button board cable from the system [4]. Power button board Removing...
... board cable to the system and then connect the cable to its connector on the system board. 24 Disassembly and reassembly WWAN models b base cover c battery d Hard disk e System fan f VGA board 3 To remove the power button board: a Disconnect the power button board cable from the system [4]. Power button board Removing...
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4 Install the: a VGA board b system fan c hard disk d battery e base cover f SIM tray (WWAM models) 5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover 3 To remove the heatsink: a Loosen the 4 ...
4 Install the: a VGA board b system fan c hard disk d battery e base cover f SIM tray (WWAM models) 5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover 3 To remove the heatsink: a Loosen the 4 ...
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... in Before working inside your computer. System Fan Removing the system fan 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover b battery 3 To remove the system fan: a Unroute the eDP cable from its routing channel on the system fan [1] and disconnect the system fan cable from its...
... in Before working inside your computer. System Fan Removing the system fan 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover b battery 3 To remove the system fan: a Unroute the eDP cable from its routing channel on the system fan [1] and disconnect the system fan cable from its...
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... (M2x3) screws that secures the SSD bracket to the system board. 4 Route the eDP cable through its routing channel on the palm rest. 5 Install the: a battery b base cover 6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 3 Connect the fan cable to the system [1], and lift the bracket from the system...
... (M2x3) screws that secures the SSD bracket to the system board. 4 Route the eDP cable through its routing channel on the palm rest. 5 Install the: a battery b base cover 6 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 3 Connect the fan cable to the system [1], and lift the bracket from the system...
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WWAN models b base cover c battery 3 To remove the hard disk drive (HDD): a Disconnect the HDD cable from the computer [2]. Installing the M2. b Peel the adhesive tape that secures the HDD ...
WWAN models b base cover c battery 3 To remove the hard disk drive (HDD): a Disconnect the HDD cable from the computer [2]. Installing the M2. b Peel the adhesive tape that secures the HDD ...
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Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder Removing the Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover b battery c speaker 3 To remove the Input-Output (I/O) board: a Disconnect the I/O ...[1], peel the adhesive tape that secure the I/O board to the system [1] and lift the I /O cable to the system board. 7 Install the: a battery b base cover 8 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. b Remove the two M2x3 screws that secures the I /O board off the palmrest ...
Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder Removing the Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover b battery c speaker 3 To remove the Input-Output (I/O) board: a Disconnect the I/O ...[1], peel the adhesive tape that secure the I/O board to the system [1] and lift the I /O cable to the system board. 7 Install the: a battery b base cover 8 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. b Remove the two M2x3 screws that secures the I /O board off the palmrest ...
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optional Removing the fingerprint reader 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover Disassembly and reassembly 33 Installing the Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 1 Place the Input-Output (I/O) board into its slot on the palmrest. 2 Replace the M2x3 screws to secure the I/O board to the palmrest. 3 Connect the I/O board cable to its connector on the system board. 4 Install the: a speaker b battery c base cover 5 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer Fingerprint reader -
optional Removing the fingerprint reader 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a base cover Disassembly and reassembly 33 Installing the Input-Output board, SD card and coin cell battery holder 1 Place the Input-Output (I/O) board into its slot on the palmrest. 2 Replace the M2x3 screws to secure the I/O board to the palmrest. 3 Connect the I/O board cable to its connector on the system board. 4 Install the: a speaker b battery c base cover 5 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer Fingerprint reader -
