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Battery
The battery is located below the processor. The battery that comes with the computer provides power to the
real-time clock. When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed in the
computer. The computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery.
WARNING!
burns if the battery is not handled properly. To reduce the risk of personal injury:
Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60° C (140º F).
Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
Replace the battery only with the HP spare designated for this product.
CAUTION:
battery is removed or replaced, the CMOS settings will be cleared.
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Before
beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a
grounded metal object.
NOTE:
The lifetime of the lithium battery can be extended by plugging the computer into a live AC wall
socket. The lithium battery is only used when the computer is NOT connected to AC power.
HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable
batteries. For more information about recycling programs, go to http://www.hp.com/recycle.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2.
Remove the rear port cover (see
3.
Remove the stand (see
4.
Remove the access panel (see
5.
To insert the new battery, slide one edge of the replacement battery under the holder's lip with the
positive side up(1) . Push the other edge down until the clamp snaps over the other edge of the battery
(2).
6.
Reassemble the computer.
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Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures
The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide battery. There is a risk of fire and
Before replacing the battery, it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings. When the
Stands on page
Access panel on page
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page
Removing the rear port cover on page
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