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Writer: Holly Jahangiri Saved by: Alyce Klingler-Castle Saved date: 06/10/97 3:54 PM
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H
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NSTALLING A
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B
ATTERY
When your computer no longer automatically displays the correct
date and time, it may mean the battery providing power to the real-
time clock needs to be replaced. Battery life is usually about five to
ten years under normal use. Use Compaq replacement battery
160274-001 or a comparable 600-milliamp alkaline, 4.5-volt battery.
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It is important to make a set of backup diagnostics diskettes before
you install a new battery.
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If you are using a non-Compaq hard drive, it is important to take
the following steps
before
installing the battery.
1. Run the Computer Setup utility and observe the drive type
that is displayed in the System Configuration summary.
2. If the drive type number is 65 or 66, make a note of the
drive parameters (cylinders, heads, sectors per track). You
can view these parameters using Computer Setup (Built-In
Devices, Storage) or Compaq Enhanced Insight Personal
Edition (Diagnostics for Windows). Refer to Chapter 3,
"Using Compaq Software, for more information on using
these utilities. It is important to record these parameters on
paper before continuing.
3. When you have completed the battery installation, you may
need to run Computer Setup and use the drive parameters
noted earlier to reconfigure your system.
To install the new battery, complete the following steps:
✎
Do not attempt to remove your old battery as it is permanently
installed.
1. If your computer is on, turn it off.
2. Unplug the computer and disconnect any external devices.