Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default.
It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell
battery.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 17.
2
Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on
page 31.
Procedure
1
Locate the coin-cell battery socket. See "System-Board Components" on page 15.
2
Press the securing clip away from the coin-cell battery until the coin-cell battery
pops out.
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coin-cell battery
3
Lift the coin-cell battery out of its socket.
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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securing clip