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8Pry the battery out of the socket.
Caution
Make sure that you do not damage any nearby components while prying the battery out of its socket.
9Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place.
10Return your computer to its upright position.
11Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side panel” on page 50.
12Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.
13Turn on your computer.
14Open the BIOS Setup utility.
15In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in 3.
16Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Replacing the system board
Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the system board.
To replace the system board:
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page 47.
2For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other
3Disconnect any cables that are attached to any expansion cards, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the cards on the new board.)
4Remove the expansion cards by following the instructions in “Adding or replacing an expansion card” on page 69. You can slightly seesaw a card
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