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power. In this case, you must enter the System Setup pro-
gram and reset the configuration options.
WARNING: There is a danger of the new battery
exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type rec-
ommended by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries
according
instructions.
Use the following procedure to replace the system battery
with another CR2032 coin-cell battery:
1.
If you have not already done so, make a copy of
your system configuration information in the Sys-
tem Setup program.
If the settings are lost while you are replacing the
battery, refer to your written or printed copy of the
system configuration information to restore the cor-
rect settings. See Chapter 2, "Using the System
Setup Program," for instructions.
2.
Remove the computer cover according to the
instructions in "Removing the Computer Cover"
in Chapter 5.
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electro-
static Discharge" in the safety instructions at
the front of this guide.
3.
To access the battery on the system board,
remove the expansion-card cage as described in
"Removing the Expansion-Card Cage" in Chap-
ter 5.
4.
Locate the battery and remove it.
The battery is mounted in a socket labeled "BAT-
TERY" (see Figure 6-1) in the front-right corner of
to
the
manufacturer's
the system board (as you face the front of the
system).
CAUTION: If you pry the battery out of its
socket with a blunt object, be careful not to
touch the system board with the object. Make
certain that the object is inserted between the
battery and the socket before attempting to
pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the system board by prying off the socket
or by breaking circuit traces on the system
board.
Pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers or
with a blunt, nonconductive object, such as a plastic
screwdriver.
5.
Install the new battery.
Orient the battery with the side labeled "+" facing up
(see Figure 6-12). Then insert the battery into the
socket, and snap it into place.
battery
Figure 6-12. System Battery and Battery
Socket
6.
Replace the expansion-card cage as described in
"Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage" in Chap-
ter 5.
Installing System Board Options
BATTERY
socket
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