System Battery; Replacing The System Battery - Dell NX430 Owner's Manual

Steps
Align the PSU blank with the PSU bay, and push the PSU blank into the chassis until it clicks into
place.

System battery

The system board battery is used for low-level system functions like powering the real-time clock and
storing the computer's BIOS settings.

Replacing the system battery

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working in your system section. .
3. Remove the expansion card riser.
4. Keep the plastic scribe ready.
WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For more
information, see the safety information that shipped with your system.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be
performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
Steps
1. Locate the battery socket. For more information, see the System board connectors section..
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector
while installing or removing a battery.
2. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery as shown in the following illustration:
Figure 33. Removing the system battery
1. plastic scribe 2. positive side of the battery connector
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