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Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if
installed), and all external peripheral devices.
4 Observe all safety and static electricity precautions. (See “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 22.)
5 Remove the bezel. (See “Removing the bezel” on page 25.)
6 Remove the left side cover panel. (See “Removing the side cover panel”
on page 26.)
7 Locate the battery on the system board (see “System board” on page 8).
The battery is circular and has the positive pole mark (+) on the top.
8 Using a small, flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the battery from
its socket on the system board.
9 Press the new battery in the socket with the positive pole up. Make sure
you have pressed the battery down far enough for it to contact the base
of the socket (it should snap into place).
10 Replace the bezel. (See “Replacing the bezel” on page 28.)
11 Close the case. (See “Closing the case” on page 27.)
12 Reconnect the power cord, the modem cord, and all other peripherals,
then turn on the system.
13 If the CMOS data is not correct, change the information in the BIOS Setup
utility using the data you recorded in Step 2.
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