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Removing and Replacing Parts 4-25
System Battery
Figure 4-25. System Battery Removal
To remove the system battery, follow these steps:
1. If possible, enter the System Setup program, and make a printed copy
of the System Setup screens.
2. Rotate the power supply out of the way.
See “System Power Supply” found earlier in this chapter.
3. Remove the battery.
Pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, non-
conducting object, such as a plastic screwdriver.
To replace the system battery, follow these steps.
1. Orient the new battery with the “+” facing up. Insert the battery into its
socket and snap it into place.
Rotate the power supply back into position.
2. Start the System Setup program, and reset the Date and Time categories.
Also, compare the system configuration information with the copy of the
system configuration settings you made in step 1 of the removal procedure.
Restore any system configuration information that was lost while replacing
the battery.
WARNING: There is a danger of the new battery exploding if it is in-
correctly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries accord-
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.
BATTERY socket
battery