Dell Inspiron 1150 - Manual (Page 4)

1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer .
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
6. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot .
7. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
8. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
9. Remove any installed modules, including a second battery, if installed.
10. Remove the hard drive .
Computer Orientation
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
1 battery
2 battery-bay latch release