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1. Enter the System Setup program and, if possible, make a printed copy of the System Setup screens.
See "Using the System Setup Program," in the User's Guide for instructions.
2. Shut down the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3. Open the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System").
4. Remove the system cover.
5. Remove the battery (see Figure6-1, for the battery location).
6. Pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconductive object such as a plastic screwdriver.
7. Install the new battery with the side labeled "+" facing up (see Figure6-21).
Figure 6-21. Installing the Battery
8. Replace the system cover, and then reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources and turn on the system power.
9. Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating properly.
10. Enter the correct time and date through the System Setup program's Time and Date settings.
Also reenter any system configuration information that is no longer displayed on the System Setup screens, and then exit the System Setup program.
11. To test the newly installed battery, power down and disconnect the system from the electrical source for at least an hour.
12. Close the front bezel.
13. After an hour, connect the system to an electrical source and turn on the power.
14. Enter the System Setup program and if the time and date are still incorrect, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
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CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.