Removal and replacement procedures

RTC battery

Removing the RTC battery and leaving it uninstalled for 5 or more minutes causes all passwords and CMOS settings to be cleared.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

RTC battery (includes double-sided tape)

482963-001

 

 

Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5.Remove the following components:

a.SIM (see “SIM” on page 4-9)

b.Hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 4-10)

c.Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-17)

d.Hinge cover (see “Hinge cover” on page 4-20)

e.Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-21)

Remove the RTC battery:

1.Disconnect the RTC battery cable 1 from the system board.

2.Remove the RTC battery 2. The RTC battery is attached to the system board using two-sided tape.

Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery.

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Hitachi 2730P manual RTC battery, Description Spare part number