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Installing a Battery
This section describes how to install the main and the optional second lithium-ion
batteries that provide power to your computer when AC power is not available.
NOTE: You can install a lithium-ion battery in either the MegaBay or as a second
battery in the media bay by sliding the bezel on the end of the battery to one side
or the other as shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. Adjusting the Battery Bezel
CAUTION: The lithium-ion battery is designed to work with Dell
Inspiron7500 computers only. Do not attempt to use it with other
computers, and do not use a battery from another computer with the Dell
Inspiron 7500. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
purchased from Dell. Using the wrong battery type may present a risk of
fire or explosion.
CAUTION: The battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery
to temperatures above 60° Celsius (C) (140° Fahrenheit [F]). Keep the
battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with
extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells
and cause personal injury. Dispose properly of the used battery promptly.
Do not dispose of these batteries along with household waste.
NOTE: When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal
agency or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the computer’s lithium-ion
battery. The lithium-ion technology used in the battery is significantly less hazardous
to the environment than the lithium-metal technology used in some other batteries
(such as watch batteries).
To install a battery in the MegaBay, refer to “Using the MegaBay” found earlier in this
chapter. To install a battery in the media bay, refer to “Using the Media Bay” found
earlier in this chapter.
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