Dell XPS manual Battery

Battery

CAUTION: Before you begin this procedure, follow the safety instructions on page 9.

A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.

If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.

CAUTION: A new battery can explode 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.

To replace the battery:

1Record all the screens in system setup (see page 109) so that you can restore the correct settings in step 9.

2Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 68.

3Open the computer cover (see page 70).

4Locate the battery socket (see page 73).

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 battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object such as a plastic screwdriver.

Removing and Installing Parts

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