Appendix D Battery Replacement - Compaq Deskpro ap230 Hardware Reference Manual

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ATTERY EPLACEMENT
The battery that comes with your computer provides power to the real-
time clock and has a lifetime of about five years. When replacing the
battery, use an equivalent 3-volt lithium coin cell battery.
WARNING: Your computer contains an internal lithium
manganese dioxide, vanadium pentoxide, or alkaline battery or
battery pack. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack
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 (140ºF).
Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or
dispose of in fire or water.
Replace only with the Compaq spare designated for this product.
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be
disposed of together with the general household waste. In order
to forward them to recycling or proper disposal, please use the
public collection system or return them to Compaq, your
authorized partners, or their agents.
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to
unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor.
2. Shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer
and any external devices, disconnect the power cord from the


electrical outlet, and remove the computer cover or access panel.
It may be necessary to remove an expansion card to gain access
to the battery.
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