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Replacing the Battery

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Replacing the Battery A lithium battery on the motherboard provides backup power for the computer's timekeeping capability. The battery has an estimated life expectancy of seven years. When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, replace it with a CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an equivalent battery. Warning: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same, or equivalent, type of battery. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Attention : Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un type equivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant. To replace the battery: 1 Turn off the computer and all peripherals. 2 Disconnect the modem cable. 3 Disconnect the power cord. 4 Remove the back panel (see "Removing the Back Panel" on page 37). 5 Remove the right panel (see "Removing the Right Side Panel" on page 38). 6 Move any components that are restricting access. 7 Remove the battery from its socket. 8 Install the new CR2032 battery in the socket, with the positive (+) side facing up. 9 Replace any components that were removed to gain access. Chapter 3 • Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer 41

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Chapter 3
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Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer
41
Replacing the Battery
A lithium battery on the motherboard provides
backup power for the computer’s timekeeping
capability. The battery has an estimated life
expectancy of seven years.
When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time
may be incorrect. If the battery fails, replace it with a
CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an
equivalent battery.
Warning:
There is danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same, or
equivalent, type of battery. Discard used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Attention :
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a
remplacement incorrect batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec
une batterie du meme type ou d’un type equivalent
recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries
usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.
To replace the battery:
1
Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
2
Disconnect the modem cable.
3
Disconnect the power cord.
4
Remove the back panel (see “Removing the Back
Panel” on page 37).
5
Remove the right panel (see “Removing the Right
Side Panel” on page 38).
6
Move any components that are restricting access.
7
Remove the battery from its socket.
8
Install the new CR2032 battery in the socket, with
the positive (+) side facing up.
9
Replace any components that were removed to
gain access.