HP 7300 manual Battery

Battery

The battery that comes with your computer provides power to the real-time clock and has a lifetime of about three years. When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed on the computer. The computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery.

NOTE: The lifetime of the lithium battery can be extended by plugging the computer into a live AC wall socket. The lithium battery is only used when the computer is NOT connected to AC power.

WARNING! This computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery is not handled properly. To reduce the risk of personal injury:

❑Do not attempt to recharge the battery.

❑Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F)

❑Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.

❑Replace the battery only with the HP/Compaq spare designated for this product.

CAUTION: Before replacing the battery, it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings. When the battery is removed or replaced, the CMOS settings will be cleared. Refer to the Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics on page 144 chapter for information on backing up the CMOS settings.

NOTE: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of together with the general household waste. In order to forward them to recycling or proper disposal, please use the public collection system or return them to HP, its authorized partners, or its agents.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 50).

2.Remove the access panel (Access Panel on page 51).

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove an expansion card to gain access to the battery.

3.Locate the battery and battery holder on the system board.

4.To release the battery from its holder, squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of the battery. When the battery pops up, lift it out (1).

102 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis