Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
9
Time Required
15 - 30 minutes
Sections
3
- Lower Case
- 5 steps
- Battery Disconnect
- 2 steps
- Battery
- 2 steps
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Introduction
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
Step 1
Unfasten the lower case
- Remove the 11 Phillips screws securing the lower case:
- Seven 11.6 mm screws
- Two 14.6 mm screws
- Two 6.1 mm screws
Remove the 11 Phillips screws securing the lower case:
Seven 11.6 mm screws
Two 14.6 mm screws
Two 6.1 mm screws
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Step 2
Insert an opening pick
- Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.
Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.
Step 3
Release the right edge clips
- Slide the pick along the right edge to release the clips securing the lower case.
Slide the pick along the right edge to release the clips securing the lower case.
Step 4
Release the remaining clips
- Continue sliding the opening pick along the perimeter of the lower case to release the remaining clips.
Continue sliding the opening pick along the perimeter of the lower case to release the remaining clips.
Step 5
- Lift the lower case from the chassis and remove it.
- During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.
Lift the lower case from the chassis and remove it.
During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.
Step 6
Reposition the plastic
- Use your fingers to move the plastic that covers the battery connector out of the way.
- If the plastic is not staying out of the way use a piece of tape to secure it.
Use your fingers to move the plastic that covers the battery connector out of the way.
If the plastic is not staying out of the way use a piece of tape to secure it.
Step 7
Disconnect the battery
- Use the flat end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector until it comes out of the socket.
Use the flat end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector until it comes out of the socket.
Step 8
Unfasten the battery
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.1 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.1 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Step 9
Remove the battery
- Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.
Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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