Dell C521 specifications Replacing the Battery

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NOTICE: To prevent damaging the hard drive, gently slide the drive into the drive bay. Excessive force could damage the hard drive.

7.Gently slide the drive into the bay until it clicks into place.

8.Replace any drives or readers that you removed.

9.Check all connectors to ensure that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.

10.Replace the computer cover. See Replacing the Computer Cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer.

11.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

12.If the drive that you installed is the primary drive, insert bootable media into your boot drive.

13.Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup) and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 2).

14.Exit system setup, and reboot the computer.

15.Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step.

For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system.

16.Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. See Dell Diagnostics.

17.Install your operating system on the hard drive. For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system

Battery

Replacing the Battery

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.

CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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Contents September 2006 Rev. A00 Front View About Your ComputerBack View of the Computer Back Panel I/O ConnectorsBack to Contents Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsPage Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover DDR2 Memory Overview Removing and Installing PartsMemory Installing Memory Removing Memory CardsInstalling an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Drives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables General Installation GuidelinesDrive Interface Connectors Power Cable ConnectorRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Removing a Hard Drive Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Replacing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Front I/O PanelRemoving the Fan Assembly Fan AssemblyInstalling the Front I/O Panel Removing the System Board Installing the Fan AssemblySystem Board Replacing the System Board Page Specifications Controls and Lights ConnectorsDrives Environmental PowerPhysical Overview System SetupEntering System Setup OverviewSystem System Setup Options64MB Post Behavior Boot MenuJumper Locations Clearing Password Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos SettingsClearing Cmos Settings Flashing the BiosSystem Board Components Technical OverviewInside View of Your Computer Jumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsPin Number Signal name AWG Wire Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P5 and P6 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connector P3 DC Power Connector P4Black +12 VDC Yellow September 2006 Rev. A00 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsSystem Lights Diagnostic LightsPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Problem Description Suggested ResolutionCode Cause Beep Codes