Dell Vostro 3590 Battery Replacement

Written By: Olga Okhotnikova
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Dell Vostro 3590 Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

11

Time Required

15 - 25 minutes

Introduction

Is your laptop losing charge quickly, overheating, or recharging slowly? These could be signs that your battery needs replacement. Check the battery's health to determine if it's time for a new one.

Replacing the battery in a Dell Vostro 3590 is straightforward but requires precision. Follow each step of this guide to ensure a safe and accurate replacement.

Beware of swollen batteries: they can catch a fire. This guide will show you how to handle swollen batteries safely.

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    • Turn off the laptop by clicking the Shut Down button in the Windows Start menu.

    • Unplug the laptop.

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    • Unscrew the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The screws vary in size, so place them in a memorable order for future assembly.

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    • Return the laptop to its normal position and open it.

    • Locate the seam at the corner of the laptop and gently insert a pry tool or a plastic card into the gap.

    • DON'T use an active credit card or ID. Instead, take a card you no longer need because it might get damaged.

    • Carefully slide the tool or card along the seam to separate the panels.

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    • Turn the laptop over so that the back panel is facing up.

    • Remove the back panel by lifting upwards.

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    • Locate the battery and the cable.

    • The battery is attached to the motherboard with a cable.

    • If the battery is hot or warm to touch, wait until it's cooled down before proceeding.

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    • Carefully pull the battery cable out of the socket on the motherboard.

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    • Remove four screws holding the battery in place.

    • Lift and remove the battery.

    • If the motherboard has a build-up of dust, clean it using compressed air.

    • Ensure that you blow the dust out of the laptop, not just move it around inside (angle the direction correctly).

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    • Make sure it's a Dell 11.4V battery. Using the incorrect battery wattage may be hazardous.

    • Place the new battery exactly where the old one was. Ensure that the battery logo is facing the same direction.

    • Secure it with the original four screws.

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    • Plug the cable back into the motherboard.

    • Make sure that the white part of the cable fits perfectly into the metal socket on the motherboard.

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    • Reattach the back panel.

    • Make sure no space is left between panels.

    • Put the screws back in the correct order.

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    • Plug in and turn on the laptop.

    • Check the battery status in the lower right corner of the display.

    • Run a battery report if any concerns arise.

    • The repair is finished after you ensure that the battery is working properly!

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