58 Installing System Components
System Battery

Replacing the System Battery

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any
procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about
safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
1
Enter the System Setup program and, if possible, make a printed copy of
the System Setup screens.
See "Using the System Setup Program" on page35.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.
3
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page56.
4
Remove the riser card. See "Removing the Riser Card" on page79.
5
Locate the battery on the system board. See Figure6-2 for the battery
location.
6
Grasp the battery with your fingers and pull it out of the battery socket.
See Figure3-5.
7
Push the new battery into the battery socket as shown in Figure3-5.
NOTE: The side of the battery labeled "+" must face toward the open side of
the battery socket.
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