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3. To access the battery on the system board, remove the expansion-card cage as described in "Removing the Expansion-Card Cage" in Chapter 5. 4. Locate the battery and remove it. The battery is mounted in a socket labeled "BATTERY" at the back left of the system board next to the video connector (see Figure 6-1). 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. Make certain that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before attempting to pry the battery out. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board. Pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconductive object, such as a plastic screwdriver. 5. Install the new battery. Orient the battery with the side labeled "+" facing up (see Figure 6-14). Then insert the battery into the socket, and snap it into place. BATTERY socket 6. Replace the expansion-card cage as described in "Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage" in Chapter 5. 7. Replace the computer cover; reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on. 8. Enter the System Setup program, and confirm that the battery is operating properly. See Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program," for information on running the System Setup program. Enter the correct time and date through the System Setup program's TIME and DATE categories. Also, use the copy you made in step 1 to restore correct settings for other system configuration categories. 9. Turn your computer off, and unplug it for at least ten minutes. 10. After ten minutes, plug in the computer, turn it on, and enter the System Setup program. If the time and date are still incorrect, see the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Figure 6-14. System Battery and Battery Socket Installing System Board Options 6-11