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Installing System Components 49
System Battery
Replacing the System Battery
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for
complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic
discharge.
1
Enter the System Setup program and, if possible, make a printed copy of the System Setup screens.
See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 29.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.
3
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 47.
4
Remove the riser card. See "Removing the Riser Card" on page 66.
5
Locate the battery on the system board. See Figure 6-2 for the battery location.
6
Grasp the battery with your fingers and pull it out of the battery socket. See Figure 3-5.
7
Push the new battery into the battery socket as shown in Figure 3-5.
NOTE: The side of the battery labeled "+" must face toward the open side of the battery socket.
Figure 3-5. Replacing the Battery
1 battery 2 battery socket 3 retention tab
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