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6
Using a small, flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the battery from
its socket on the system board.
7
Press the new battery in the socket with the positive pole up. Be sure you
have pressed the battery down far enough for it to contact the base of
the socket (it should snap into place).
8
Close the case, as described in Chapter 3.
9
Reconnect peripherals, the modem cord, and the power cord, then turn
on the system.
10
If the CMOS data is not correct, change the information in the BIOS
Configuration Manager using the data you recorded in Step 2.
Troubleshooting the battery installation
If you have problems after installing the new battery, try each of the items
listed below, restarting the computer after each try.
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Turn off the computer and make sure that all exterior cables are
attached and secured to the correct connectors.
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Make sure that all power switches are on. If the computer is plugged
into a power strip or surge protector, make sure it is turned on also.
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Enter the BIOS Configuration Manager program and compare the
settings on the screen with your notes or the system hardware
manuals. Correct any discrepancies.
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