Dell M1530 Laptop User Manual


 
50 Using a Battery
Replacing the Battery
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or
explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from
Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use batteries
from other computers with your computer.
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect
the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem
from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables
from the computer.
NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible
connector damage.
NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode,
you have up to 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer
shuts down and loses any unsaved data.
To remove the battery:
1
Ensure that the computer is turned off.
2
Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and
then remove the battery from the bay.
To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
1 battery 2 battery release latch
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