Removing And Replacing The Battery; Before You Begin - HP Pavilion Slimline s7200 - Desktop PC Manual

Removing and Replacing the Battery

A lithium battery on the motherboard provides backup power for the PC's timekeeping capability.
When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, replace it with a
CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an equivalent battery.

Before You Begin

Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component:
WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same, or equivalent, type of battery. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
WARNING: Never use metal, such as pliers, to remove or replace the battery. Metal contact may
cause a battery short and damage the battery.
Procedure
1 Prepare the PC and remove the PC cover. Complete the "Opening the PC" procedure on page 2.
2 Gently lay the PC on its side.
3 Complete the procedure "Removing an Optical Disc Drive" on page 6.
4 Remove any cabling, if necessary, to reach the battery.
5 Lift the battery from the socket to release the battery.
6 Install the new CR2032 battery in the socket, with the positive (+) side facing the open side of the socket.
7 Replace all cables that you removed.
8 Complete the procedure "Replacing an Optical Disc Drive" on page 8.
9 Complete the procedures to replace the PC cover and close the PC. See "Closing the PC" on page 5.
You may have to manually set the time and date on the PC after startup.
NOTE:
18
Upgrading and Servicing Guide