Figure 3-36. Replacing the System Battery

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positive side of battery connector

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system battery

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negative side of battery connector

 

 

5Locate the battery socket. See Figure 6-1 for the socket location.

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.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery.

6Remove the system battery.

a Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.

b While supporting the battery connector, press the battery toward the positive side of the connector and pry it up out of the securing tabs at the negative side of the connector. See Figure 3-36.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery.

7Install the new system battery.

a Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.

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