Replacing The System Battery - Gateway E-4620 Reference Manual

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Replacing the system battery

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries following the manufacturer's instructions.
the system battery. All settings will return to their factory defaults.
If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the
BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your
computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the
same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your
computer.
To replace the battery:
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Place the new heat sink on the processor, making sure
the thermal paste is aligned between the heat sink and
the processor, then tighten the screws that secure the
heat sink to the system board.
Connect the fan cable to the system board, then reinstall
the fan.
Replace the 5.25-inch component bay into the chassis.
Replace the front bezel, replace the hard drive bracket,
then replace the side panel.
Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
Caution
Any custom BIOS settings you have made will be lost when you remove
Restart your computer.
During the restart, press and hold F2. The main menu of
the BIOS Setup utility opens.
Write down all values in the menus and submenus, then
exit from the utility.
Caution
Any custom BIOS settings you have made will be lost when you
remove the system battery. All settings will return to their factory
defaults.
Shut down your computer.
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Opening and closing the case" on page 39.