How to remove the battery from a Dell Latitude D610 laptop

Sometimes a laptop battery goes bad and you need to replace it. Or maybe you've upgraded to a better, longer-lasting battery and you need to install it. Or maybe you just want to take the battery out to put it in the freezer for a while. Whatever the reason, if you need to remove the battery from a Dell Latitude D610 laptop, here's how:

First, turn off the computer. Shut it down completely - don't just hibernate it or put it into sleep mode. Disconnect it from any external power source as well, such as an AC adapter or car charger.


Next, flip the computer over so you're looking at the bottom. (Make sure the laptop is closed before flipping it over.) The battery is located in the lower left corner (diagonally opposite from the fan vent). There is one tiny Phillips head screw securing the battery in place; remove this screw, but do not lose it. Once the screw is out, just push in the tab with the arrow on it (on the right side of the battery) and pull up (away from the laptop), and the battery should pop right out. If you don't push the tab in all the way, the battery won't pop out.

Be careful with the battery - don't drop it, put it in the oven, or throw it at anyone (even if it's someone you don't like). If you plan to use the laptop without the battery in it, either for troubleshooting purposes or to save battery life, be careful when moving the laptop, because jostling it even slightly could dislodge the power cord and cause the computer to shut down.

When reinstalling the battery (or installing a new battery) just slide it in toward the left side, and once it's in the tab should snap into place. Make sure you put the screw back in - all it takes is for something to knock against that tab and the battery will fall right out.

Over time, the battery's life and performance will start to degrade. If you need to purchase a new D610 battery, there are many websites that sell them - just search Yahoo! or Google for "dell d610 battery." Be sure to read the description before purchasing a battery online; some are rated for longer life than others.