Dell YT583 manual Removing the Battery, 170

The battery may need replacing if you have repeatedly reset the time and date information after turning on the computer or if one of the following messages appear:

Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP program

or

Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP program

or

Strike the F1 key to continue,

F2 to run the setup utility

To determine whether you need to replace the battery, re-enter the time and date in system setup and exit the program to save the information. Turn off your computer and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for a few hours; then reconnect the computer, turn it on, and enter system setup. If the date and time are not correct in system setup, replace the battery.

You can operate your computer without a battery; however, without a battery, the configuration information is erased if the computer is turned off or unplugged from the electrical outlet. In this case, you must enter system setup and reset the configuration options.

Removing the Battery

1If you have not already done so, write down your configuration information found in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 75).

2Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 139.

CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it has an approximate minimum weight of 55 lbs) and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before attempting to lift, move, or tilt it; this computer requires a two-man lift. Always lift correctly to avoid injury; avoid bending over while lifting. See your Product Information Guide for other important safety information.

CAUTION: The computer stand should be installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability. Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over, potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer.

3Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 141).

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Adding and Replacing Parts