Dell Latitude E6540 Battery Replacement

ID: 29002

Description: If you own one of these laptops, you are likely...

Steps:

1. It is possible to plug the laptop in to avoid hibernating the system.
2. Locate the Hibernate option in the Start menu. Let the system fully hibernate (or shut down) before removing the battery.

3. Flip the laptop over and unlock the 2 battery tabs. The tabs will remain unlocked until the battery is removed.

4. The "extended runtime" battery on this model will stick out a few inches by design. This cannot be avoided.
5. Remove the battery. Pull the battery up from the back.

6. This step does not apply if this guide is being used as a prerequisite.
7. Align the battery with the tabs on the chassis. Drop the battery in place once lined up. If needed, use light pressure to seat it in the computer.

8. This step does not apply if this guide is being used as a prerequisite.
9. Turn the computer on and plug the charger in.