User guide

Coin-Cell Battery 87
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Coin-Cell Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 15 in "Removing the System
Board" on page 77.
3 Use a plastic scribe and gently pry the coin-cell out of the battery socket on
the system board.
4 Lift the coin-cell battery out of the system-board socket.