Disconnecting the Battery

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This guide will explain how to disconnect the battery from the rest of the Acer Aspire 5 A515-56-347N. This step is essential for all others, as it ensures that no power is supplied to the components being handled. This way, the battery can be unplugged without being fully removed.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can irreparably damage the components of your computer. While following this guide, avoid wearing static-prone clothing such as wool or flannel, or working on surfaces such as carpet. Optionally, you may use an ESD bracelet and/or mat to remain grounded throughout the repair process and minimize the risk of ESD damage.

For additional information, you may consult this device's safety guide and user manual (see attachments), or the manufacturer's support page.

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Turn the laptop off, and disconnect the power cable.
Flip the laptop upside down.
Remove the eleven 6.6 mm Phillips #0 screws from the bottom cover.

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Insert a plastic opening tool into a gap between the case and the bottom cover.
Insert blue plastic picks into the gap between the case and the bottom cover, working around the seam.
The bottom cover is now loose. Pull it upwards, away from the laptop, and set it aside.

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Use a plastic spudger to loosen the black tape around the large battery connector on the motherboard.
Once loosened, pull back on the tape to remove it from the connector.
Use a plastic spudger to pull the battery connector away from the motherboard.
Leave the battery unplugged for the following steps.

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Press and hold the laptop's power button for about five seconds to discharge any remaining power in the system.
Do not touch any exposed components while carrying out this step or put them in contact with conductive materials.
Leave the battery connector unplugged and out of the way for the rest of the time the laptop is open.