Dell Inspiron 560s Service Manual - Page 11

Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the 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. WARNING: 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. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 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. Removing the Battery 1. Record all the screens in System Setup (see System Setup) so that you can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed. 2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 3. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 4. Locate the battery socket (see System Board Components). CAUTION: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board. 1 battery release lever 5. Press the battery release lever to remove the battery. Replacing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the battery into place.