Dell XPS M1730 (M1730, Late 2007) - Manual (Page 6)

1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer ).
3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
4. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6. Remove the main battery:
a. Slide the battery-bay release latch on the bottom of the computer.
b. Remove the battery from the battery bay.
7. Press the power button to ground the system board.
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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
1 battery 2 battery-bay release latch