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Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect

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Introduction

This is a prerequisite guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn't meant to be used alone.

Disconnect your battery cable in one easy step with this guide.

What you need

  1. Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Unfasten the back cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Unfasten the back cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 6.8 mm-long screws that secure the cover.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws.

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  2. Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Unclip the front corners: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Unclip the front corners: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the back cover and the chassis.

    • Pry up to release the clips securing the back cover.

    • You'll hear a click whenever a clip is released.

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  4. Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Insert your opening pick again between the bottom-right corner of the back cover and the chassis.

    • Pry up to release the remaining clips securing the back cover.

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  5. Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Grip the front of the back cover and lift it away from the laptop.

    • Pull the back cover towards you to disconnect the clips along the top of the back cover.

    • Remove the back cover.

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  6. Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell G15-5511 Gaming Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to push the battery connector's square tab away from the socket and disconnect it.

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Conclusion

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

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