Dell Vostro 1000 Service Manual - Page 12

Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Insert a plastic scribe into the guide on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pry out the battery. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. When you replace the battery, insert it at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (identified by a plus [+] symbol) side up, and then push it into place. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 3. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). Back to Contents Page