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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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To replace the battery, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 21).
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Always turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the computer before replacing the battery.
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Locate the battery on the desktop board (see Figure 19).
5. With your fingernail or a medium flat-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the battery hold-down
latch back enough to free the battery from its socket.
6. Install the new battery in the socket, orienting the “+” as shown in Figure 19.
7. Replace the computer cover before reconnecting the computer.
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Figure 19. Removing the Battery from the Board
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NOTE
If your local ordinances permit, you may dispose of individual batteries as normal trash. Do not
expose batteries to excessive heat or fire. Keep all batteries away from children.