Dell 3100, E310 specifications Locate the battery socket, Back to Contents

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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.

To replace the battery:

1.Record all the screens in system setup so that you can restore the correct settings in step 8.

2.Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

3.Locate the battery socket.

NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board.

4.Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object such as a plastic screwdriver.

5.Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into place.

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6.Replace the computer cover.

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

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

8.Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1.

9.Properly dispose of the old battery. See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Front View of Computer Back View of Computer About Your Dell Dimension 3100/E310 ComputerBack to Contents Front View of ComputerLights Back View of ComputerPage Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Advanced TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionComponents Beep Codes Connection see System Board ComponentsCode Cause Back to Contents Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsOpen the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover DDR2 Memory Overview Removing and Installing PartsInstalling Memory MemoryReplace the computer cover Removing Memory CardsPage Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Optical Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the FlexBay or Optical Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsIDE Drive Addressing Removing a Hard Drive Power Cable ConnectorConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive optional Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderReplace the computer cover Installing a Media Card Reader Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Removing the System Board System BoardPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Battery Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Battery Locate the battery socket Specifications Controls and Lights ConnectorsPower DrivesEnvironmental PhysicalClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup OptionsBoard as Off, USB, Internal, or Read Only SystemThrough Friday Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Enter system setupOpen the computer cover Clearing Cmos Settings Technical Overview Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components Jumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connect P3 and P5 DC Power Connector P7Black +5 VDC Red
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3100, E310 specifications

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