How to Remove the Battery From a Dell Axim

If you use a personal digital assistant like the Dell Axim, you obviously want it to run smoothly for long periods of time. This sometimes requires you to replace the PDA battery when it runs low on power. To do that, you must know how to remove the main battery from your Dell Axim device—a very simple procedure. Here is how to remove the battery from a Dell Axim.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dell Axim

1. Switch off the Dell Axim unit.

2. Locate the battery latch—a sliding button that locks and unlocks the battery cover—at the rear of the unit.

3. Press the tip of the stylus against the latch button. Toggle the latch to the “unlock” position. This will free the battery cover for easy removal.

4. Slide out or raise the cover to expose the replaceable battery.

5. Press the battery down lightly to make it slide out of the battery well. In some models, check the left side of the battery for a flap or pull-tab. Then pull the battery out until it has been released from the battery well.

6. Extract the battery from the Dell Axim.

Tips & Warnings

• The X5 model is equipped with a lithium CR2032 backup battery. Prior to first use, make sure that you have installed both batteries and that the main battery has been fully charged for no fewer than 4 hours.
• It is advisable to attach the Dell Axim to a power outlet when one is available to help keep the main battery charged.
• The main battery will charge while the Dell Axim is on the cradle and connected to a working computer.
• The main battery and the backup battery should not be removed simultaneously. This could cause the Dell Axim to lose data.
• If you must replace both the main battery and the backup, first remove and reinstall the main battery.