Removing The Lithium Real Time Clock Battery - Compaq Armada 3500 series Service Manual

5.5.3 Removing the Lithium Real Time Clock Battery

WARNING: There is a risk of explosion and injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or
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handled improperly. Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, immerse in water, or
dispose of it in fire. Replacement should be done using the Compaq spare part for this
computer.
To remove or replace the RTC battery, complete the following procedures.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3).
1.
Remove the hard drive cover.
2.
CAUTION: To prevent damaging the battery, do not pull on the battery cable.
Using tweezers, disconnect the RTC battery from the system unit.
3.
Lift the RTC battery from the hard drive bay.
4.
Figure 5-12. Removing the RTC Battery
Reverse the procedure to install a replacement RTC battery.
Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-13