Removing The Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery - Dell Inspiron 9300 Service Manual

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Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see 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 avoid damaging the system board, you must
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your
2. Remove the hinge cover.
3. Remove the 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 release latch
3 battery cable connector
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.
3. Replace the hinge cover.
remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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