How do I replace the battery for this laptop?

Step 1: Unscrew the Base Cover

• Locate and remove one long screw near the hinge.
• Find five medium-length screws. They are spread out: two near each corner of the hinge, two on the sides, and one right below our long screw.
• Don't miss the four short screws at the front, far from the hinge.

Step 2: Open Sesame!

• Use your pry tool to gently lift the base cover. It's a bit like opening a treasure chest but with more tech and less gold.
• With your hands, continue removing the base cover. It might play hard to get due to some hidden latches, so a reasonable force is your friend here.

Step 3: Battery Bracket and Cables

• Unscrew four screws holding the battery and its bracket.
• Note: The battery cable is shy and hides under the touchpad cable. We need to disconnect this first.

Step 4: Delicate Disconnect

• Find the touchpad cable (it's the white one near the battery). Gently lift the locking tab (it's a small black piece) to free the cable.
• Use tweezers to pull the blue strip on the white cable, bringing it towards you.
• Now, unlock the battery cable connector. Slide the metal clip away and carefully unplug the battery cable.

Step 5: Free the Battery!

• Separate the speaker and Wi-Fi antenna cables from the battery. They're guided around the battery's side.
• Lift the battery out, remembering it's hinged on two knobs on the left. It's a bit like lifting a flap.

If you're putting in a new battery (C21N1818-1), reverse these steps