RTC battery

Description

Spare part number

 

 

RTC battery

683502-001

 

 

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 55).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Bottom door (see Bottom door on page 58).

b.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 62)

c.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 60)

d.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 70)

e.Heat shield (see Heat shield on page 73)

f.Fan (see Fan on page 75)

g.Heat sink (see Heat sink on page 77)

h.Top cover (see Top cover on page 82)

i.System board (see System board on page 99)

Remove the RTC battery:

1.Position the system board upside-down.

2.Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (1).

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