Replacing The Battery - eMachines emonster Series User Manual

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Replacing the Battery

The 3 V, coin-cell CR2032-type battery on the mainboard provides power to the real-time clock
and CMOS RAM. It has an estimated lifetime of three years if the computer is turned off.
To replace the battery, follow these steps:
1. Enter the Setup program and make a printed copy of the Setup screens.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer and then turn off the computer.
3. Remove the system cover.
4. Pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers to remove the battery.
5. Insert the new battery with the "+" side facing up into the battery socket.
6. Replace the system cover.
7. Turn on your system, run the Setup program, and set the date and time again. Restore any
system configuration information that was lost while replacing the battery according to the
copy made in step 1.
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Installing and Removing Board Options and Drives
Battery
Battery
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