Dell Precision 3580 Battery Replacement

Written By: Jacob Del Olmo
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Dell Precision 3580 Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

If you have a Dell Precision 3580 PC that is either not holding a charge when unplugged or swelling near middle of the keyboard, there is most likely an issue with your battery. This guide will demonstrate the process of replacing the battery for a Dell Precision 3580 in detail.

In the event of a swollen battery, remember to exercise caution when attempting to remove and dispose of it.

For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% and shut down the laptop before disassemby.

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    • Always remember to completely shut down the PC before performing a battery removal

    • Flip the laptop upside down and remove all eight Phillips screws that secure the lower case.

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    • Insert a pry tool into the seam between the lower case and chassis.

    • It is best to start from the hinges when prying open the cover

    • Slide the pry tool around the entire perimeter of the lower case, prying every couple of centimeters, until the lower case fully releases.

    • Remove the lower case.

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    • Disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard port.

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    • Remove all five Phillips screws securing the battery.

    • Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.

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    • Flip the battery and peel the tape that holds its cable in place to remove it.

    • You will need the tape to secure this cable onto the new battery. It is best to not discard it after removal.

    • Disconnect the end of the cable connected to the battery so it can be moved to the replacement.

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    • Connect the cable to your replacement battery.

    • Align the cable with the groove on the underside of the battery and secure it using the tape.

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    • Install the replacement battery gently and replace all five of the screws that secure it in place.

    • Gently reconnect the battery connector to its motherboard socket.

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    • Replace the lower case and fasten all eight of the screws to resecure it.

Conclusion

For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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