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RTC battery
Description
RTC battery
Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Place the computer in "Battery Safe mode"
3.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
5.
Remove the following components:
a.
Service doors
b.
Hard drive
c.
Keyboard
d.
Top cover
Remove the RTC battery:
1.
Position the computer upright on a flat surface and open the display as far as possible.
2.
Use a tool to pry the battery out of the socket (1).
3.
Remove the battery from the system board (2).
Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery.
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Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts
(Service doors on page
(Hard drive on page
34)
(Keyboard on page
37)
(Top cover on page
41)
(Battery Safe mode on page
28).
Spare part number
not spared
27).
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