Dell R300 owner manual Replacing the System Battery

System Battery

The system battery is a 3.0-volt (V), coin-cell 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.

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 and Closing the System" on page 68.

3Remove the left riser card (RISER2) and any installed expansion card. See "Removing the Riser Card" on page 98.

Figure 3-21. Replacing the Battery

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1	positive side of battery connector	2	system battery
3	negative side of battery connector

Installing System Components

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