Replacing the battery – Dell XPS 730x (Early 2009) User Manual

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Replacing the Battery: Dell XPS 730/730X Service Manual

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Replacing the Battery

Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual

WARNING:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING:

A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the

manufacturer's instructions.

1. Record all the screens in system setup (see

System Setup

) so that you can restore the correct settings in

step 10

.

2. Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.

3. Remove the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

4. Locate the battery socket (see

System Board Components

).

CAUTION:

If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system

board with the object. Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you

attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or

by breaking circuit traces on the system board.

1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever

5. Carefully press the battery release lever away from the battery and the battery will pop out.

6. Remove the battery from the system and properly dispose of the battery.

7. Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, then snap the battery into place.

1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever

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