Introduction
If your laptop does not hold a charge or doesn't turn on unless it is plugged into its charger, the battery may have went bad. To keep your laptop running optimal and maintain a high charge duration, a battery replacement may be necessary.
Tools
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Place the computer upside down.
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Remove 2 rubber pads, by prying up on them.
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Remove the seven 6.5mm screws on exterior of computer.
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Remove the panel by sliding it down and lifting it away from the computer.
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Remove the four 4.4mm screws that are underneath the panel.
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Remove the two 6.5mm screws that were underneath the rubber pads.
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Using the plastic opening tool, pry plastic panel away from computer.
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Remove the panel from computer, once all tabs are broken free.
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Remove the four 3.5mm screws holding the battery.
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Peel back the tape securing the wires to the battery.
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Lift and remove the battery from its location.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.