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Dell Inspiron 17R-5721 Access Panel Replacement

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  1. Dell Inspiron 17R-5721 Access Panel Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Located on the bottom of the laptop’s external shell, there should be two plastic sliding tabs to the right and left of the battery pack. Using your fingers, push these two tabs away from each other, toward the sides of the machine.

    • This mechanically unlocks the battery pack from its slot at the back of the machine.

  2. Dell Inspiron 17R-5721 Access Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 17R-5721 Access Panel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Using your fingernails, pry the battery pack away from the rest of the machine, at the physical seam between the pack and the laptop’s plastic case.

    • This may take some effort to accomplish.

    • Remove the battery.

  3. Dell Inspiron 17R-5721 Access Panel Replacement, Access Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, loosen the two screws at the top left and top right of the access door.

    • These two captive screws will loosen but will not separate from the panel.

  4. Dell Inspiron 17R-5721 Access Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using a spudger, pry into the gap in the plastic revealed by loosening the screws.

    • Lift off the access panel.

Conclusion

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

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