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Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement

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  1. Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the back cover.

    • Two 8 mm screws

    • Two 5.8 mm screws

    • Loosen the four captive screws.

  2. Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Unclip the front corners: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Unclip the front corners: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the back cover and the chassis.

    • Pry upward to release clips holding the cover in place.

    • Listen for a loud click to indicate a clip being released.

  3. Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Insert your opening pick again between the bottom-right corner of the back cover and the chassis.

    • Pry up to release the remaining clips securing the back cover.

  4. Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Grip the front of the back cover and lift it away from the laptop.

    • Pull the back cover towards you to disconnect the clips along the top of the back cover.

    • Remove the back cover.

  5. Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to push the battery connector's square tab away from the socket and disconnect it.

  6. Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Unfasten the battery: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Unfasten the battery: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.1 mm-long screws securing the battery.

  7. Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dell G15-5510 Gaming Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the battery towards the top of the laptop to separate it from its plastic shell.

    • Remove the battery.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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needs extra slide about removing battery ribbon cable from the battery itself and attaching it to the replacement. After some research I found you're supposed to pry it upwards and NOT pull it outwards

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