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Dell Inspiron 3148 Battery Replacement

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Is your device experiencing problems with holding a charge or turning on? Consider using this guide to replace the battery in your device.

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    • Ensure the device is powered off and unplugged. Close the device and orient it face up, with the hinges further away from you.

    • Flip the device over so the backside is facing you.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove all nine 7mm screws.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, pull the back panel upward. Move the opening tool along the edge of the device and lift the panel off of your device.

    • Be aware, the back panel is kept in place by magnetic clips. They will offer some resistance, but continue to gently leverage upwards.

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    • Remove the three 4mm screws holding battery in place using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Using the iFixit opening tools, lift the battery out of its housing.

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    • Once loosened, use your fingers to lift the battery up and out of its housing.

    • There is a small cable which sits in a rut in the top of the battery. Ensure that it is pushed out of the way before removing completely.

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    • Remove the battery completely.

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

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Apparently the battery screws on mine all have red thread lock on them, meaning they will not come out and I fear I may end up stripping them if I’m not careful, I got one out, which his how I know they used red thread lock. Blue would have been sufficient

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