Replacing The Battery - Dell Dimension T8243 Owner's Manual

Replacing the Battery

NOTE:
For information regarding the type of coin-cell battery, see "Power" on page 96.
1 Record all the screens in system setup (see page 97) so that you can restore the correct
settings in step 9.
2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53.
3 Remove the computer cover (see page 59).
4 Locate the battery socket (see page 62).
NOTICE:
board with the object. Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you
attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or
by breaking circuit traces on the system board.
5 Remove the system battery.
Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the
a
connector.
While supporting the battery connector, press the battery toward the positive side of the
b
connector and pry it up out of the securing tabs at the negative side of the connector.
NOTICE:
installing or removing a battery.
6 Install the new system battery.
Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the
a
connector.
Hold the battery with the "+" facing up, and slide it under the securing tabs at the
b
positive side of the connector.
Press the battery straight down into the connector until it snaps into place.
c
7 Replace the computer cover (see page 91).
90
Removing and Installing Parts
If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system
battery (positive side)
battery
release
lever
To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while