Dell Inspiron 16-7610 Battery Replacement

ID: 160470

Description: A laptop battery is a crucial component of the...

Steps:

1. Flip the device over, so the backside is facing up.
2. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove four 4.00 mm screws.
3. Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew or loosen two captive screws at the right and left corner near the hinges.
4. The last two screws should remain in the back case and can't be removed.
5. Three of the screws are dummy screws, only screwed into retainers. They are not holding anything in and can be left in place for simplicity.

6. -Use the opening tool between the seams of the top and bottom case to pry the back case off of the laptop.
7. Undo the clips gently as you pry the back of the device to avoid breaking them when removing the back case.
8. Remove the back case from the device.

9. Use a Phillips #00 to remove the five screws securing the battery to the laptop.
10. Use the wide end of a spudger to push on the connector tab to slide it out of its socket.
11. If that doesn't work, pull the bundled cable away from the connector in the same direction as the wires are running.
12. Pull evenly on the full width of the cable so that no individual wires are overly strained.
13. Use both hands to remove the battery from the laptop.