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Dell Inspiron 11-3162 Battery Replacement

Introduction

You'll find that this will help improve your battery life to factory new! Always be careful when working with a battery.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 Battery Replacement, Back Cover Removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 Battery Replacement, Back Cover Removal: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and unplug it from the outlet.

    • Use tweezers to pry and remove the center screw cover on the back cover.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the nine 6.8 mm screws securing the back cover.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to pry around the base edges of the back cover to loosen it from the laptop.

    • Do not fully remove the cover, as it is still attached to the laptop with cables.

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    • If you are only replacing the battery, you can skip this step. Be careful not to strain the still-connected cable as you work.

    • Unlock the wide ZIF connector securing the flex cable.

    • To unlock a ZIF connector, use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap.

    • Pull the ribbon cable outwards to disconnect the back cover from the motherboard.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the three 4 mm screws securing the battery.

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    • Use your fingers (or a set of tweezers) to disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard by gently pulling it towards the battery.

    • Pull parallel to the battery, not straight up.

    • Lift and remove the battery from its recess.

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Conclusion

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

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

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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