HP Brio 83xx HP BRIO PC - Online Reference Guide, Not Orderable - Page 62

3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Changing the Battery Changing the Battery Warning There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn the old battery. Replace the battery only with the same type or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The battery in this computer is a lithium battery which does not contain heavy metals. Nevertheless, in order to protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from where you bought them, to the dealer from whom you purchased your computer, or to HP so that they can be either recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge. Replace the battery with a CR2032 coin type manganese/lithium battery, available from most local stores. 1 Remove the computer's cover (refer to "Removing the Cover" on page 37). 2 On a table top turn the computer onto its side, with the system board closest to the surface of the table. 3 Remove the old battery by sliding it from under the retaining clip (note the position of the cross marked on the battery). Static-free 4 Place the new battery in the battery holder, with the cross in the same position as on the old battery (the cross should be facing up from the board), and ensure that it is properly seated. Ensure that the clip holds the battery firmly in place. After installing a replacement battery, install any other accessories before returning the computer to the upright position. Replace the cover, and reconnecting the power cords and any telecommunications cables. Run the Setup program to reconfigure the computer. Note Removing the battery will clear the CMOS memory, returning its configuration to its default settings. Refer to "The BIOS in Your Computer" on page 22 for information on reconfiguring your system. 62