Replacing The Battery - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 8380 Supplementary Manual

Replacing the Battery

A lithium battery on the motherboard provides
backup power for the computer's timekeeping
capability. The battery has an estimated life
expectancy of seven years.
When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time
may be incorrect. If the battery fails, replace it with a
CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an
equivalent battery.
Warning:
There is danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same, or
equivalent, type of battery. Discard used batteries according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
Attention :
Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a
remplacement incorrect batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec
une batterie du meme type ou d'un type equivalent
recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries
usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.
To replace the battery:
1
Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
2
Disconnect the modem cable.
3
Disconnect the power cord.
4
Remove the back panel (see "Removing the Back
Panel" on page 37).
5
Remove the right panel (see "Removing the Right
Side Panel" on page 38).
6
Move any components that are restricting access.
7
Remove the battery from its socket.
8
Install the new CR2032 battery in the socket, with
the positive (+) side facing up.
9
Replace any components that were removed to
gain access.
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