System Backup Battery - IBM Aptiva 2124 Hardware Maintenance Service

System Backup Battery

CAUTION: All BIOS configuration settings will be lost when the backup
battery is removed!
ATTENTION: Be careful when removing the backup battery. If the metal lever
is damaged or broken, the system board must be replaced.
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Gently pull the metal lever away from the backup battery.
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Lift the backup battery out.
Figure 4- 45 Remove the backup battery
IMPORTANT: Make sure to insert the battery with the positive side facing up.
A plus(+) sign indicates the positive side.
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If you replace the system battery, you need to reset the system date and
time. You can perform this task from the Window 98 desktop or from the
Setup Utility. To reset the system date and time in the Setup Utility, select
the Date and Time option from the Main Menu.
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