Introduction

If the laptop only powers on when the power adapter is plugged in, use this guide to remove and replace the battery. You will need a plastic opening tool and a Phillips #1 screwdriver head. You will not need to perform any difficult steps, but separate the back cover from the laptop carefully.

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    • Power down your laptop before proceeding.

    • Turn your laptop over so that the Laptop Identification Tag on the underside of the laptop faces the ceiling.

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    • Using the plastic opening tools, peel back the plastic feet from the underside of the laptop.

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    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the eleven 9.0 mm screws holding the back cover in place.

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    • Slide the optical drive out of the computer.

    You have to turn the Computer back on to get the optical drive out

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    This step is missing information on how to one the optical drive it doesn’t just “slide out” like the picture

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    • Flip the computer over and open the screen.

    • Start from a corner and run the plastic opening tools along the edge of the back cover.

    • After the cover has been completely loosened around the entire perimeter, close the screen and flip the computer over.

    • Gently pry back the cover starting from the middle, bottom edge.

    • Make sure not to bend or crack the plastic cover.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the three 8.0 mm screws holding the battery in place.

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    • Remove the battery by tilting the top of the battery towards you and pulling the battery away from the mounting tabs.

    Excellent directions! Thank you!

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Xavier Hung

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4 comments

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Where r living. We can help you which website you buy this battery

Mahima Singh -

Thank you for the guide! =D

Kevin -

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