Dell Inspiron 16-7610 Battery Replacement

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A laptop battery is a crucial component of the computer system. Acting as a source of power, the battery enables the laptop to run without a power cable, however, laptop batteries tend to degrade over time.

As such, you may find that your Dell Inspiron 16-7610 heats up faster than it used to or that the computer's performance has worsened. Replacing the battery will resolve these issues.

If you find your battery is swollen or damaged, be sure to take any necessary precautions to prevent injury.

Before you begin this repair, make sure to power off your laptop and unplug it from the charging adapter.

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Flip the device over, so the backside is facing up.
Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove four 4.00 mm screws.
Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew or loosen two captive screws at the right and left corner near the hinges.
The last two screws should remain in the back case and can't be removed.
Three of the screws are dummy screws, only screwed into retainers. They are not holding anything in and can be left in place for simplicity.

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-Use the opening tool between the seams of the top and bottom case to pry the back case off of the laptop.
Undo the clips gently as you pry the back of the device to avoid breaking them when removing the back case.
Remove the back case from the device.

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Use a Phillips #00 to remove the five screws securing the battery to the laptop.
Use the wide end of a spudger to push on the connector tab to slide it out of its socket.
If that doesn't work, pull the bundled cable away from the connector in the same direction as the wires are running.
Pull evenly on the full width of the cable so that no individual wires are overly strained.
Use both hands to remove the battery from the laptop.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.