| - | [* black] Slide the new battery in by aligning the tabs on the battery with the computer, starting with the end that plugs into the motherboard. Once this is done, push the battery down to lock it in. |
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| - | [* black] You have 3 options for a battery. You can choose from the [http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&sku=312-1439&mfgpid=234649|65Whr 6 cell], [http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&sku=312-1443&mfgpid=234649|9 cell 97WHr], or a [http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Batteries_Adapters/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=312-1164&mfgpid=234759|87WHr 9 cell Extended Life] battery. |
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| - | [* icon_note] My recommendation is get the 97WHr or 87WHr packs for this laptop. |
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| + | [title] Install your new battery |
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| + | [* icon_caution] ***This step does not apply if used as a prerequisite.*** |
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| + | [* icon_reminder] Your battery options are: [http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&sku=312-1439&mfgpid=234649|65Whr 6 cell], [http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&sku=312-1443&mfgpid=234649|9 cell 97WHr], or a [http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Batteries_Adapters/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=312-1164&mfgpid=234759|87WHr 9 cell Extended Life] battery. I recommend the 9 cell battery options. |
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| + | [* black] Align the battery with the tabs on the back of the laptop. Once this is done, drop the battery in place and it should lock in. If not, put light pressure on the battery to lock it in. |
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