User's Manual

Adding and Replacing Parts 139
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before
you begin working inside the computer.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 123.
2 Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 136.
3 Remove the keyboard. See "Keyboard" on page 137.
4 Remove the existing coin-cell battery:
a Pull up on the connector to disconnect the battery cable from the
system board.
b Press the release latch on the side of the coin-cell battery
compartment, and lift the battery.
5 Install the replacement battery:
a Insert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the release latch with the
positive side up, and then push the battery into place.
1 coin-cell battery 2 release latch 3 battery cable connector
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