Dell Dimension 5100C Owner's Manual - Page 89

Battery, Replace the screw that secures the external modem connector in place.

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screw (from the back of the computer) modem connector 5 To install a new modem cable and external modem connector: a Align the external connector with the slot on the back on the computer. b Replace the screw that secures the external modem connector in place. c Carefully route the cable wire and re-connect the modem cable to the modem. 6 Replace the computer cover (see page 91). Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery. CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Removing and Installing Parts 89

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Removing and Installing Parts
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5
To install a new modem cable and external modem connector:
a
Align the external connector with the slot on the back on the computer.
b
Replace the screw that secures the external modem connector in place.
c
Carefully route the cable wire and re-connect the modem cable to the modem.
6
Replace the computer cover (see page 91).
Battery
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity
from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can
last several years. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the
computer, replace the battery.
CAUTION:
A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
screw
(from the back of
the computer)
modem connector