3Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if installed), and all external peripheral devices.

4Observe all safety and static electricity precautions. (See “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 22.)

5Remove the bezel. (See “Removing the bezel” on page 25.)

6Remove the left side cover panel. (See “Removing the side cover panel” on page 26.)

7Locate the battery on the system board (see “System board” on page 8). The battery is circular and has the positive pole mark (+) on the top.

8Using a small, flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the battery from its socket on the system board.

9Press the new battery in the socket with the positive pole up. Make sure you have pressed the battery down far enough for it to contact the base of the socket (it should snap into place).

10Replace the bezel. (See “Replacing the bezel” on page 28.)

11Close the case. (See “Closing the case” on page 27.)

12Reconnect the power cord, the modem cord, and all other peripherals, then turn on the system.

13If the CMOS data is not correct, change the information in the BIOS Setup utility using the data you recorded in Step 2.

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