HP Pavilion 8290 User Manual page 61

Replacing the battery
To replace the battery:
1
Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
2
Disconnect the power cord and modem cable.
3
Remove the computer cover according to the
directions in the booklet Removing the
Computer Covers.
4
If necessary, remove any full-length add-in
cards to gain access to the socket. (See the
next page for battery location.)
5
Remove any components that are blocking
access to the battery.
6
Gently pry the battery free from its socket,
taking care to note the positive (+) and
negative (-) orientation of the battery.
7
Install the new battery in the socket, observing
the correct polarity.
8
Replace any components that were removed.
9
Replace any add-in cards that were removed
and then replace the computer cover.
10
Run the BIOS (Basic Input Output System)
Setup program to reset the date and time.
(For instructions, see "Starting the BIOS
Setup Program" on page 66.)
Note:
Your motherboard will be similar to the one
shown on the next page.
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