Removing The Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery - Dell Studio XPS 9100 Service Manual

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Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Record all the screens in system setup (see
installed.
2. Follow the instructions in Before You
3. Remove the computer cover (see
4. Locate the battery socket on the system board (see
CAUTION: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Ensure that the
object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by
prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board.
5. Press the battery-release lever to remove the coin-cell battery.
1 coin-cell battery 2 battery-release lever
3 battery socket
6. Set aside the coin-cell battery in a secure location.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin
2. Insert the new coin-cell battery (CR2032) into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the coin-cell battery into place.
3. Replace the computer cover (see
4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
System Setup) so that you can restore the correct settings after the new coin-cell battery has been
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
System Board
Replacing the Computer Cover).
Components).