CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding 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. See your System Information Guide for additional information.
1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.
3Remove the cooling shrouds. See "Removing the Cooling Shrouds" on page 49.
4Locate the battery socket. See Figure
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.
5Remove the system battery. See Figure
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.
Figure 3-21. Replacing the System Battery
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NOTICE: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery.
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