132 Adding and Replacing Parts
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.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 117.
2
Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page129.
3
Remove the keyboard. See "Keyboard" on page131.
4
Remove 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.
5
Install 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.
6
Replace the keyboard.
7
Replace the hinge cover.
1coin-cell battery 2release latch 3battery cable connector
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