Dell R610 positive side of battery connector, negative side of battery connector, system battery

Figure 3-21. Replacing the System Battery

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

3Locate the battery socket. See Figure 6-1.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery.

4Remove the system battery.

a Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.

b Press the battery toward the positive side of the connector and lift it up out of the securing tabs at the negative side of the connector.

5Install the new system battery.

a Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.

b Hold the battery with the "+" facing up, and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector.

c Press the battery straight down into the connector until it snaps into place.

6Close the system. See "Closing the System."

7Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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Installing System Components