Dell Precision M3800 Battery Replacement
Introduction
Go to step 1This guide shows how to remove and replace a worn battery for the Dell Precision M3800 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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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the ten 3mm screws on the laptop back cover.
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Lift up the silver cover from the back panel to reveal two screws.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws underneath the silver cover.
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Disconnect the battery cable from the system board [1].
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the battery to the laptop.
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Lift the battery off the computer [2].
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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.
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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