RTC battery

Description

Spare part number

 

 

RTC battery

649769-001

 

 

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 following components:

a.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 43)

b.Remove the service access cover (see Service access cover on page 44)

c.Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 55)

d.Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 60)

Remove the RTC battery:

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

2.Gently pull the battery away from the double-sided tape that secures the battery (2) to the system board and remove it from the computer.

Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery.

Component replacement procedures

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