Introduction
This guide shows how to remove and replace the battery for the Dell Precision 5520 laptop.
For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
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Turn the system badge flap over (1) and then remove the ten M2x3 screws that secure the base cover to the computer (2).
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Pry the edges of the base cover and lift it to remove it from the computer.
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Disconnect the battery cable from the system board [1].
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Remove the seven M2x4 screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
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Lift the battery off the computer [3].
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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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Great directions. Simple, yet precise. Took less than five minutes.
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