After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and
cables before turning on your computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular
Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
1.
Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as
an ExpressCard.
2.
Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then
plug it into the computer.
3.
Replace the battery.
4.
Replace the base cover.
5.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
6.
Turn on your computer.
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