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Replacing the Battery

NOTE: For information regarding the type of coin-cellbattery, see "Power" on page 96.

1Record all the screens in system setup (see page 97) so that you can restore the correct settings in step 9.

2Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53.

3Remove the computer cover (see page 59).

4Locate the battery socket (see page 62).

NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board.

5Remove the system battery.

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

b While supporting the battery connector, press the battery toward the positive side of the connector and pry it up out of the securing tabs at the negative side of the connector.

battery (positive side)

battery release lever

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

6Install 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.

7Replace the computer cover (see page 91).

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Removing and Installing Parts

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Dell T8243, DHP manual Replacing the Battery, Battery positive side