Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 85)

5. Remove the main battery from the battery bay.
Pull the battery-bay release latch (located on the side of the computer next to the battery bay) toward you. With your thumb, gently rotate the
latch out until the battery pops out of the bay. Grasp the battery firmly and remove.
6. Remove any PC Cards.
To remove a PC Card, use your finger to flip the eject button out so that it is perpendicular to the computer. Push in the eject button to release
the card. Gently remove the PC Card.
7. Remove the hard-disk drive.
NOTICE: Hard-disk drives are extremely fragile and must be handled carefully. Even a slight jar or bump can damage the
spinning heads and plates, thus rendering the drive inoperable.
NOTICE: Hard-disk drives are extremely fragile and must be handled carefully. Even a slight jar or bump can damage the
spinning heads and plates, thus rendering the drive inoperable.
Turn the computer over and remove the 4-mm screw securing the hard-disk drive to the bottom of the computer. The screw has an H tooled
into the plastic beside it. Grasp the plastic tab and pull the hard-disk drive forward and out.
1 Release handles (2)
CAUTION: The battery is designed to work with Dell Inspiron 3500 computers only. Do not use a battery from another
computer with the Dell Inspiron 3500 computer. 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 disassemble, expose the battery
to temperatures above 60
ºC (140ºF), or incinerate. Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking
batteries with extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolytes may leak from the cells and cause personal injury.
Dispose of a used battery promptly.
1 Battery-bay release latch (released position)
2 Battery bay
3 Battery
1 PC Card
2 Eject button
Type of Screw Torque
FPH 3 x 4 (1) 2.0 –2.5 kgf-cm
CAUTION: The hard-disk drive may be hot to the touch. Do not touch the plastic carrier of the hard-disk drive if you
remove the drive from the computer when the drive is hot.