Dell LATITUDE C510 - Manual (Page 45)

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your
System Information Guide.
NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up to 4
minutes to complete the battery replacement. After 4 minutes, the computer shuts down and you will
lose any unsaved data.
Ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to an
electrical outlet. 1.
If the computer is docked, undock it. 2.
Slide and hold the battery bay (or module bay) latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then
remove the battery from the bay. 3.
Installing a Battery
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your
System Information Guide.
Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.
Storing a Battery
Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges
during prolonged storage. After a long storage period,
recharge the battery fully before you use it.