Removing The Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery - Dell Vostro 220s Service Manual

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Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing the coin-cell battery is identical (except where noted)
for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Record all the screens in the system setup program so that you can restore the correct settings in
the Coin-Cell Battery. See
2. Follow the procedures in
3. Remove the computer cover (see
4. For the Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see
NOTICE: 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.
1 release latch 2 battery (positive side)
5. Carefully press the release latch away from the battery to allow the battery to pop up from the socket.
6. Remove the battery from the system and properly dispose of the battery.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and then snap the battery into place. Ensure
that it is securely retained within the battery socket.
System Setup Program
Before Working on Your
Removing the Computer
for assistance with the system setup program.
Computer.
Cover).
Removing the Chassis Support
step 4 of Replacing
Bracket).