{"id":15505,"date":"2025-09-03T12:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adapterfamily.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15505"},"modified":"2025-09-03T12:55:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:55:07","slug":"dell-wdx0r-42wh-battery-installation-guide-inspiron-17-5770-other-models-using-wdx0r","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adapterfamily.co.uk\/blog\/dell-wdx0r-42wh-battery-installation-guide-inspiron-17-5770-other-models-using-wdx0r\/","title":{"rendered":"Dell WDX0R 42Wh Battery Installation Guide \u2013 Inspiron 17 (5770) &#038; Other Models Using WDX0R"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Scope:<\/strong> This is the Dell WDX0R 42Wh battery install process on the <em>Inspiron-17-5770<\/em> laptop. The same steps apply broadly to other Dell laptops that use the <strong>WDX0R<\/strong> battery (always confirm the part number printed on your current battery or in your system\u2019s service manual).<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>At-a-Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy\u2013Moderate (20\u201340 minutes)<\/li>\n<li><strong>What you\u2019ll need:<\/strong> Small Phillips screwdriver, plastic pry tool (spudger), anti-static precautions<\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019ll do:<\/strong> Remove base cover \u2192 disconnect &#038; remove old battery \u2192 install &#038; reconnect new battery \u2192 reassemble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Recommended Replacement<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:block;max-width:100%;overflow:hidden;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/adapterfamily.co.uk\/en\/battery-for-laptop\/68597-dell-wdx0r-42wh-battery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><br \/>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adapterfamily.co.uk\/3062-large_default\/dell-wdx0r-42wh-battery.jpg\"\n         alt=\"Dell WDX0R 42Wh Battery product image\"\n         style=\"width:100%;max-width:240px;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto 8px auto;border:1px solid #eee;padding:6px;border-radius:6px;\"><br \/>\n  <\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/adapterfamily.co.uk\/en\/battery-for-laptop\/68597-dell-wdx0r-42wh-battery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dell WDX0R 42Wh Battery<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct WDX0R replacement (42Wh)<\/li>\n<li>Fits the Inspiron 17 (5770) and other models using WDX0R*<\/li>\n<li>*Always verify the part number on your original battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/adapterfamily.co.uk\/en\/battery-for-laptop\/68597-dell-wdx0r-42wh-battery.html\"\n         target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\n         style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0a7cff;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px;\">Check price &amp; availability<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Battery Specifications (WDX0R, 42Wh)<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:300px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">3-cell \u201csmart\u201d lithium-ion (42 Whr)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Voltage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">11.40 VDC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Width 184.15 mm (7.25 in) \u00d7 Depth 97.15 mm (3.82 in) \u00d7 Height 5.9 mm (0.23 in)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Weight (max)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.2 kg (0.44 lb)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Life span (approx.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">~300 discharge\/charge cycles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Operating temp.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0\u00b0C to 35\u00b0C (32\u00b0F to 95\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Storage temp.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">\u201340\u00b0C to 65\u00b0C (\u201340\u00b0F to 149\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Coin-cell battery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">CR-2032<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Operating time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Varies by workload; expect shorter runtime under power-intensive use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Safety &amp; Preparation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Shut down Windows completely and disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals.<\/li>\n<li>Work on a non-conductive surface. Use an anti-static strap if you have one; otherwise touch bare metal periodically to discharge static.<\/li>\n<li>Never puncture, bend, or apply pressure to a lithium-ion battery. If the battery appears swollen or damaged, do not install it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Step-by-Step: Remove the Base Cover (Inspiron 17 5770)<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Place the laptop <strong>upside down<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Loosen the <strong>four captive screws<\/strong> on the base cover.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the following screws securing the base cover to the palm-rest\/keyboard assembly:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 \u00d7<\/strong> M2\u00d74<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 \u00d7<\/strong> M2\u00d72<\/li>\n<li><strong>7 \u00d7<\/strong> M2.5\u00d77<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Starting at the <strong>top-left corner<\/strong> of the base, gently pry the cover free with a plastic tool.<\/li>\n<li>Lift the base cover away and set it aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:16px auto;max-width:100%;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dl.dell.com\/topics\/inspiron-5770-servicemanual\/images\/GUID-6A278D1D-D2BD-4E3D-9CBE-E7E487194885-low.jpg\"\n       alt=\"Locations of base cover screws on Dell Inspiron 17 5770\"\n       style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;text-align:center;\">Removing the base cover screws (Dell service image)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin:16px auto;max-width:100%;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dl.dell.com\/topics\/inspiron-5770-servicemanual\/images\/GUID-873254AB-EBE6-4EC9-AF82-F9B8FF7F0D1C-low.jpg\"\n       alt=\"Prying and lifting the base cover on Dell Inspiron 17 5770\"\n       style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;text-align:center;\">Pry and lift off the base cover (Dell service image)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>Disconnect Power (Flea-Power Drain)<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Disconnect the battery cable<\/strong> from the system board.<\/li>\n<li>Press and hold the laptop\u2019s <strong>power button for 5 seconds<\/strong> to drain residual power.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:16px auto;max-width:100%;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dl.dell.com\/topics\/inspiron-5770-servicemanual\/images\/GUID-08B8CEB4-D75A-49FC-AE4E-F81582029C93-low.jpg\"\n       alt=\"Disconnect the battery cable from the system board on Inspiron 17 5770\"\n       style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;text-align:center;\">Disconnect the battery cable (Dell service image)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>Remove the Old Battery<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove the <strong>four M2\u00d73 screws<\/strong> securing the battery to the palm-rest\/keyboard assembly.<\/li>\n<li>Lift the battery straight up and out of the chassis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:16px auto;max-width:100%;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dl.dell.com\/topics\/inspiron-5770-servicemanual\/images\/GUID-145BC916-C9ED-4FC6-896D-A583D8B2F69A-low.jpg\"\n       alt=\"Removing the battery from the Inspiron 17 5770 chassis\"\n       style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;text-align:center;\">Battery removal (Dell service image)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>Install the New WDX0R Battery<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Place the new <strong>WDX0R 42Wh<\/strong> battery into position, aligning the screw holes and cable route.<\/li>\n<li>Reinstall the <strong>four M2\u00d73 screws<\/strong> to secure the battery (snug, not overtight).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reconnect the battery cable<\/strong> to the system board, ensuring a firm, even connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>Reassemble the Base Cover<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Set the base cover in place and press around the edges to engage the clips.<\/li>\n<li>Reinstall screws in reverse order:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>7 \u00d7<\/strong> M2.5\u00d77<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 \u00d7<\/strong> M2\u00d72<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 \u00d7<\/strong> M2\u00d74<\/li>\n<li>Tighten the <strong>four captive screws<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>First Boot &amp; Battery Calibration<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect the AC adapter and power on the laptop.<\/li>\n<li>If prompted, acknowledge any BIOS messages about battery change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calibrate:<\/strong> Charge to 100%, keep it plugged in 30\u201360 minutes, then use on battery down to ~10\u201315% and recharge to 100% once. This helps the battery meter learn the new pack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>Care Tips for Longer Life<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid sustained heat; operate between <strong>0\u201335\u00b0C (32\u201395\u00b0F)<\/strong> where possible.<\/li>\n<li>For storage over a month, leave the battery around <strong>50% charge<\/strong> and keep it cool (avoid hot cars).<\/li>\n<li>Expect roughly <strong>~300 cycles<\/strong> as a typical lifespan before noticeable capacity loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Compatibility Note<\/h2>\n<p>This guide applies to the <strong>Inspiron 17 (5770)<\/strong> specifically and is generally applicable to other Dell models that use the <strong>WDX0R<\/strong> battery. Model layouts may vary slightly; always verify your part number and consult your model\u2019s service manual when in doubt.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\">Images: Courtesy of Dell Inspiron 5770 Service Manual. 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