RTC battery
Description
RTC battery
Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
a.
Service door (see
b.
Memory module (see
c.
WLAN module (see
d.
Optical drive (see
e.
Keyboard (see
f.
Top cover (see
g.
Hard drive (see
h.
System board (see
Remove the RTC battery:
1.
Position the system board upside down with the front toward you.
2.
Use a flat-bladed, non-metallic tool to release the RTC battery from the socket on the system board (1).
The battery is spring loaded and will pop up.
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Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts
Battery on page
25), and then remove the following components:
Service door on page
26)
Memory module on page
WLAN module on page
Optical drive on page
32)
Keyboard on page
34)
Top cover on page
41)
Hard drive on page
44)
System board on page
28)
30)
52)
Spare part number
697917-001