Alienware M14X service manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery, Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

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Coin-Cell Battery

Alienware® M14x Service Manual

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).

3.Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).

4.Remove the center-control cover (see Removing the Center-Control Cover).

5.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

6.Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).

7.Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board.

8.Pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot on the computer base.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Use the adhesive on the coin-cell battery and adhere it to slot on the computer base.

3.Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.

4.Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).