30 | Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery
only with the same or equivalent type. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Procedure
With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the
system board.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the bottom cover. See"Replacing the Bottom Cover" on page 28.
2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24.
3 Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 20.
4 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 18.
5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
6 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.