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Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Battery Replacement

Introduction

The battery is the main power supply to the laptop. Keeping a healthy battery is good for your device's health. A worn out battery can cause overheating of the device and it will have a shorter battery life. The removal of the battery is fairly simple and this guide will show you how to remove it. You will need a plastic opening tool and a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

What you need

  1. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Battery Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back cover of the laptop by unscrewing eight 3.5mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  2. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic opening tool, pry up the back cover.

    • It is recommended to start from a corner and run the tool along the edge of the cover.

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  4. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • The battery is on the bottom left side.

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  5. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the five 4.5mm Phillips #0 screws around the battery.

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  6. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic opening tools, carefully unplug the battery connection.

    • Then, plug your replacement battery into the new connection.

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Conclusion

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

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It worked smoothly! Less than 15 minutes. I used a OEM-battery, instead of an original one.

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