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Inspiron 15 3521 Service Manual

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Installing the 3-cell battery

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the 3-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image of installing the 3-cell battery

Steps

  1. Connect the battery cable to the 3-cell battery.
  2. Place the 3-cell battery along with the battery cable on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE: Connect the hard drive flexible flat cable to its connector on the system board after placing the 3-cell battery, in its slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, to avoid tugging of the 3-cell battery on the hard drive flexible flat cable.
  3. Align the screw holes on the 3-cell battery to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Replace the three screws (M2x3) to secure the 3-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Install the secure digital card.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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