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Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
3. Turn the system board over.
4. Use a plastic scribe to push the coin-cell battery upward to release it from the slot.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Replace the coin-cell battery with the positive (+) side facing upwards.
3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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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 www.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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
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.
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system board
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coin-cell battery
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plastic scribe