Installing a second battery in the modular bay – Dell Inspiron 5000e User Manual

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NOTICE:

To avoid data loss, do not replace a battery while the computer is

turned on unless the computer is connected to an electrical outlet or a second battery

is installed.

3 If the modular bay contains a battery, go to step 5. If the only battery in

the computer is in the battery bay, continue to step D.

4 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet and then preserve your

data in one of the following ways:

— Press <FnxEsc> to activate the standby mode. Then shut down

the computer.

— Press <Fn><a> (or <Fn> <@> on a French keyboard) to

activate hibernate mode. When the power light turns off, continue

to step 5.

5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
6 Slide the battery bay latch with one hand, and pull the battery out of

the bay with the other hand.

Installing a Second Battery in the Modular Bay

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NOTICE:

To avoid data loss, do not replace a battery in the modular bay while

the computer is turned on unless the computer is connected to an electrical outlet or

a battery is already installed in the battery bay.

1 Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and

shut down the computer (see page 20).

2 If the computer is docked, undock it (see page 58).
3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
4 Slide and hold the modular bay latch to release the device in the

modular bay, and pull the device out of the bay with the other hand.

5 Slide the new battery firmly into the modular bay until it clicks.

You should hear a click when the battery is fully seated.

6 Press the power button to resume normal operation.

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