Dell Inspiron 3501 Battery Replacement

ID: 154768

Description: Use this guide to replace the battery in your...

Steps:

1. For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.
2. Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the back cover:
3. Three 5 mm-long screws
4. Four 7.5 mm-long screws
5. Loosen the three captive screws.

6. Flip the laptop upright and open the lid so that the keyboard is exposed.
7. Insert an opening pick between the front right corner of the back cover and the chassis.
8. Pry upward to release the retaining clips holding the cover.
9. You'll hear clicks whenever a clip is released.
10. Repeat this procedure for the opposite corner.

11. Insert an opening pick between the front edge of the back cover and the chassis, near the trackpad.
12. Pry upward to release the clips along the front edge of the laptop.

13. Close the screen to the laptop and flip it over.
14. Pull the left side of the back cover away from the frame and remove it.
15. If your back cover is stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release the clips around the back cover's perimeter.

16. Pull the tab on the head of the battery cable away from the socket to disconnect the battery.

17. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.3 mm-long screws securing the battery.

18. Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.