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Installing the battery

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About this task NOTE: This computer is designed without an RTC coin cell-battery. After a service incident where the computer battery is disconnected, when the battery is fully discharged, or when the computer is reassembled and turned on, an RTC reset cycle will occur. When an RTC Reset cycle occurs, the computer turns on and off three times. An "Invalid Configuration" error message is displayed prompting you to enter the BIOS and configure the date and time. The computer starts functioning normally after setting the date and time. NOTE: Removing the battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing the battery. The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery. 2. Ensure that the battery cable has been disconnected from the system board. 3. Remove the six screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 25

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About this task
NOTE:
This computer is designed without an RTC coin cell-battery. After a service incident where the computer battery is
disconnected, when the battery is fully discharged, or when the computer is reassembled and turned on, an RTC reset cycle will
occur. When an RTC Reset cycle occurs, the computer turns on and off three times. An "Invalid Configuration" error message
is displayed prompting you to enter the BIOS and configure the date and time. The computer starts functioning normally after
setting the date and time.
NOTE:
Removing the battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS
setup program's settings before removing the battery.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
2.
Ensure that the battery cable has been disconnected from the system board.
3.
Remove the six screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4.
Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the battery
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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