Dell FX160 manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery, Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

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Coin-Cell Battery

Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160/160 Service Manual

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

One of two types of coin-cell battery sockets is provided with the your computer. One type has retaining clips that wrap along the sides of the battery to hold it in the socket. The other type has a single retaining hook that holds the battery in place.

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

CAUTION: BIOS setup options revert to the factory default settings when the coin-cell battery is replaced. Before replacing the coin-cell battery, record system BIOS options for future reference. Refer to the BIOS Setup Utility Options.

1.Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer.

2.Depending on the type of battery socket that is provided with your computer, either push the top edge of the battery to out of the retaining clips along the sides of the socket until it can be lifted out, or push back the retaining hook and lift the battery out of the socket.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

WARNING: A coin-cell battery can explode of installed incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the type recommended by Dell. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

1. Slide the battery into the battery socket a slight angle to bypass the retaining clip(s)

1 coin-cell battery socket 2 coin-cell battery

2.Position the battery upright such that it is seated properly and securely held in place by the retainers.

3.Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer.

4.Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup to configure option settings as needed (see Entering the BIOS Setup Utility).

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