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If your laptop is having trouble turning on, it may be the result of a dead battery. The charge life of batteries deteriorate overtime due to repeated charge cycles, which can lead to the battery losing all charge. If the battery in your laptop is has died, use this step-by-step guide forit will need to be removed and replaced with a new battery removal. | | Swollen batteries are fire hazards and need to be handled with caution. Follow these safety guidelines when removing swollen or corroded batteries. [[What to do with a swollen battery|What to do with a swollen battery - iFixit|new_window=true]] | | To replace the battery, the bottom panel will need to be removed in order to expose the laptop's internal components. For this procedure, a T5 Torx screwdriver will be needed to remove the screws from the bottom panel, along with a Jimmy tool to detach the bottom panel from the laptop. | | Warning: Swollen batteries are fire hazards and need to be handled with caution. Follow these safety guidelines safety guidelines when removing swollen or corroded batteries. [[What to do with a swollen battery|What to do with a swollen battery - iFixit|new_window=true]]
Power off the laptop completely before beginning battery replacement or tampering with any of the internal components. |
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