Replacing The System Battery - Gateway GM5407H Reference Manual

Replacing the system battery

the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries following the manufacturer's instructions.
If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in
the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your
computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the
same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your
computer.
To replace the battery:
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Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
Restart your computer.
During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. The main
menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens.
Write down all values in the menus and submenus, then
exit from the utility.
Caution
Any custom BIOS settings you have made will be lost when you
remove the system battery. All settings will return to their factory
defaults.
Shut down your computer.
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page
For more stability, place your computer on its side. To
avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other
non-abrasive surface.
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