Apple M8493 Setup Guide - Page 71

Replacing the Battery

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Replacing the Battery Your computer has a 3.6 V lithium battery installed on the main logic board. Some signs that you need to replace the battery are intermittent problems starting up the computer and random changes in its date and time settings. You can purchase a replacement battery from an Apple-authorized dealer. 1 Remove the battery from its holder, noting the orientation of the battery's positive end. (Plus and minus are also marked on and near the battery holder.) Important Batteries contain chemicals, some of which may be harmful to the environment. Please dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Remove the battery by pulling it up and out of its holder. You may need to spread these two tabs slightly apart to release the battery. Spread the tabs gently so they don't break. Working Inside Your Computer 71

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Working Inside Your Computer
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Replacing the Battery
Your computer has a 3.6 V lithium battery installed on the main logic board. Some signs that
you need to replace the battery are intermittent problems starting up the computer and
random changes in its date and time settings. You can purchase a replacement battery from
an Apple-authorized dealer.
1
Remove the battery from its holder, noting the orientation of the battery’s positive end. (Plus
and minus are also marked on and near the battery holder.)
Important
Batteries contain chemicals, some of which may be harmful to the environment.
Please dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
Remove the battery by pulling it
up and out of its holder. You may
need to spread these two tabs
slightly apart to release the battery.
Spread the tabs gently so they
don’t break.