Replacing The Battery - Dell Dimension 2300 Owner's Manual

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Replace the computer cover (see page 82).
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Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
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them on.
After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut
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down the computer (see page 27).
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their
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electrical outlets.
Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the
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power button to ground the system board.
Remove the computer cover (see page 67).
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Replace the password jumper.
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Attach the jumper to only one pin so that you do not lose it.
Replace the computer cover (see page 82).
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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network
wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
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them on.
If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>.
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Replacing the Battery

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the safety instructions on page 7.
A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time
information. The battery can last several years.
If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on
the computer, replace the battery.
CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed.
Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.