Coin-Cell Battery

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you begin working inside the computer.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 117.

2Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 129.

3Remove the keyboard. See "Keyboard" on page 131.

4Remove the existing coin-cell battery:

a Pull up on the connector to disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

b Press the release latch on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and lift the battery.

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1 coin-cell battery

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release latch

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battery cable connector

5Install the replacement battery:

a Insert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the release latch with the positive side up, and then push the battery into place.

b Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.

6Replace the keyboard.

7Replace the hinge cover.

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Adding and Replacing Parts

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Dell PD598 owner manual Coin-Cell Battery, 132