Replacing The Battery - Dell Dimension 8100 Solution Manual

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Appendix
Press <Enter> at the Maintenance screen and then click Yes to clear
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all passwords.
Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the system setup program.
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Replacing the Battery

A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time
information. The battery can last several years.
If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on
the computer, replace the battery.
CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed.
Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Record all the screens in the system setup program so that you can
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restore the correct settings in step 6.
Remove the computer cover (see page 40).
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NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery
loose, be sure to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the
socket (not the system board).
Locate the battery socket (see page 43) and pry the battery out of its
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socket with your fingers or with a plastic screwdriver.
Insert the battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up.
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battery socket
(BATTERY)
Replace the computer cover (see page 57) and plug your computer and
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devices into their electrical outlets.
battery