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Coin-Cell Battery
Alienware®M14x Service Manual
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
3. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).
4. Remove the center-control cover (see Removing the Center-Control Cover).
5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
6. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
7. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board.
8. Pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot on the computer base.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Use the adhesive on the coin-cell battery and adhere it to slot on the computer base.
3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the
computer.
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coin-cell battery cable
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coin-cell battery