Dell Alienware M14x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 12)

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Coin-Cell Battery
Alienware® M14x Service Manual
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ).
3. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack ).
4. Remove the center-control cover (see Removing the Center-Control Cover ).
5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).
6. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly ).
7. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board.
8. Pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot on the computer base.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Use the adhesive on the coin-cell battery and adhere it to slot on the computer base.
3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly ).
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: 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: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack ) before working inside the
computer.
1 coin-cell battery cable 2 coin-cell battery