How do I replace the battery for this laptop?
I am ordering a battery but what steps do I take to replace the battery on my own?
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Step 1: Unscrew the Base Cover
- Locate and remove one long screw near the hinge.
- Find five medium-length screws. They are spread out: two near each corner of the hinge, two on the sides, and one right below our long screw.
- Don't miss the four short screws at the front, far from the hinge.
Step 2: Open Sesame!
- Use your pry tool to gently lift the base cover. It's a bit like opening a treasure chest but with more tech and less gold.
- With your hands, continue removing the base cover. It might play hard to get due to some hidden latches, so a reasonable force is your friend here.
Step 3: Battery Bracket and Cables
- Unscrew four screws holding the battery and its bracket.
- Note: The battery cable is shy and hides under the touchpad cable. We need to disconnect this first.
Step 4: Delicate Disconnect
- Find the touchpad cable (it's the white one near the battery). Gently lift the locking tab (it's a small black piece) to free the cable.
- Use tweezers to pull the blue strip on the white cable, bringing it towards you.
- Now, unlock the battery cable connector. Slide the metal clip away and carefully unplug the battery cable.
Step 5: Free the Battery!
- Separate the speaker and Wi-Fi antenna cables from the battery. They're guided around the battery's side.
- Lift the battery out, remembering it's hinged on two knobs on the left. It's a bit like lifting a flap.
If you're putting in a new battery (C21N1818-1), reverse these steps
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This was very helpful. The only difference with mine is that the battery cable wasn't hiding under the touchpad cable. They were side by side instead. Great instructions in any case.
