Dell Latitude D510: Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery

Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery: Dell Latitude D510

Removing a Battery

CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack.

For information about removing the second battery, see your

User’s Guide

.

1

Ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode

(Hibernation mode), or connected to an electrical outlet.

2

If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation

that came with your docking device for instructions.

3

Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch release on the bottom of the computer,

and then remove the battery from the bay.

Installing a Battery

Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.

For information about installing the second battery, see your

User’s Guide

.

Storing a Battery

Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery

discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, charge the battery fully before

you use it.

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