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Refer to the “Lithium battery notice” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide for information about
replacing and disposing of the battery.
To replace the battery, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 30.
3. Locate the battery. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 10.
4. Remove the old battery.
Figure 26. Removing the old battery
5. Install a new battery.
Figure 27. Installing a new battery
6. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the cables. See “Completing the parts replacement” on
page 56
.
Note: When the computer is turned on for the rst time after replacing the battery, an error message
might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.
7. Turn on the computer and all attached devices.
8. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date, time, and any passwords. See Chapter 7 “Using the Setup
Utility program” on page 67.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 56.
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important
safety information” on page v
.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware 43