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Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement

Introduction

The Coin-Cell Battery is a power source for the motherboard while the computer is off. It is used to keep track of the system clock.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement, Base Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement, Base Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Power off your Dell Inspiron 14-7437 before disassembling.

    • Remove the eight 4.5 mm screws on the back panel of the device using the Phillips 1 Screwdriver.

    • The two 4.5 mm screws in the center under the rubber mount cannot be removed, but can be loosened.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pry open the back cover using a spudger and slide it along the under the cover.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 2.5 mm screws holding the battery in place using the J000 Phillips Head Screwdriver.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cables from the motherboard.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up and remove the Lithium-Polymer Battery.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect wires from Motherboard by gently pulling up.

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    • Remove the speakers from the case.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement, Coin Cell Battery: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the coin cell battery wire, and carefully remove from motherboard.

    • There are little hooks that the wire is hooked under.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 14-7437 Coin Cell Battery Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the Coin-Cell Battery from the case.

    • There is a small amount of adhesive on the bottom of the coin cell battery.

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Conclusion

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

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