Dell Alienware M11x R3 Service Manual - Page 12

Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board. 10. The coin-cell battery is glued to the system board. Using a plastic scribe, pry the coin-cell battery from the system board. 1 coin-cell battery cable connector 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.