XPS 13 2-in-1 (9310 2n1) Service Manual

Removing the battery

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

1. Remove the Torx 5 screw (M1.6x3.4) that secures the battery cable to the system board.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the interposer board.
   NOTE Remove the interposer board immediately after disconnecting the battery cable to avoid misplacing it. Hold the edges of the interposer board to avoid damaging the pins on it.

   NOTE The interposer board is not polarity sensitive and both sides are compatible.
3. Remove the interposer board from the system board.
4. Remove the seven screws (M1.6x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Remove the two screws (M1.2x4) that secure the battery to the system board.
6. Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.
7. Turn the battery over.
8. Using a plastic scribe, push to remove the magnet and the metal bar from the battery.
   NOTE Keep the magnet and the metal bar as they need to be installed on the new battery.