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Figure 4-6. Location of the Real-Time Clock Battery
!CAUTION
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by local ordinance or as normal waste if no local ordinance exists. Do not expose the component to excessive heat or fire. Keep all batteries away from children.
Replace the battery as follows.
Note: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
1.Power off the system and remove the top cover as described earlier.
2.If the battery has a protective plastic cover, remove the cover by lifting it away from the battery. Use your finger nail or a small pointed tool to gently push up the bottom edge of the battery. See Figure
3.Orient the new battery over its socket with the plus (+) sign on the battery facing up.
4.Carefully insert the top of the battery into the socket connectors and gently push the battery into the socket until it is firmly seated in the socket.
5.Replace the top cover and turn on the system.
6.Run the BIOS Setup to restore configuration settings to the