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HP Pavilion dv4-2045dx Battery Replacement

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Introduction

For safety reasons it is important to make sure your power adapter is disconnected and your battery is removed. After doing these two things, you can begin tampering with other parts of your computer.

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    • Turn off your laptop and disconnect the power adapter before doing anything else with your computer.

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    • Turn your laptop over so the bottom of your laptop is facing up and the hinge is located away from you

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    • Slide the lock switch to the left.

    • The lock switch is located by the bottom left side of the battery.

    • The battery should pop up after you move the switch.

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    • Lift up the released battery by rotating it up and away from you.

    • Pull the battery out.

    • The battery is held in by a latch in the front of the battery socket and by tabs in the back. When putting the battery back in, line the tabs back up with the grooves located in the back of the socket and rotate the battery towards you. When in place, push the battery in until you hear a click.

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Conclusion

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

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