Removing The Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery - Dell Precision M90 Service Manual

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Coin-Cell Battery
Dell Precision™ M90 Mobile Workstation Service Manual
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your
2. Remove the hinge cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
4. Remove the existing coin-cell battery:
a. Disconnect the battery cable connector from the system board.
b. Press the release latch on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and lift up the battery.
NOTE: You may experience slight resistance when you lift the battery because of an adhesive underneath the battery that holds it in place.
1 coin-cell battery 2
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Install the replacement battery:
a. With the positive side up, insert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the release latch, and then push the battery into place.
b. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Replace the keyboard (see Keyboard).
3. Replace the hinge cover (see
Computer.
Removing the Hinge Cover).
release latch 3 battery cable connector
Replacing the Hinge Cover).
Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the