Removing and Replacing a Laptop Computer Battery
If your Dell laptop computer is shipped without the battery, install the battery before your
proceed.
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This
computer should only use a battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from other
computers.
WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external
cables (including the AC adapter).
To install the battery
1. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
For some computers, this requires that the battery be inserted at a 45-degree angle.
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1394 Firewire – used for high-speed data connections to
external storage and digital media devices, such as still-
and video cameras.
Line in – connects to audio devices such as receivers
and MP3 players
Line out – connects to audio devices such as stereos
and speakers
USB connector – connects to peripheral devices such as
printers, mice, and keyboards.
Wireless sync – used to synchronize connections with
wireless input devices such as keyboards and mice (for
select systems only).
DVI connector – used to connect monitors, projectors,
and televisions.
HD activity light – lights when the hard drive is writing or
reading data.