Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 12)

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Coin-Cell Battery
Alienware M18x 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 battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack ).
3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ).
4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board.
5. Remove the coin-cell battery cable from the routing guides on the computer base
6. Pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot on the system board.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Place the coin-cell battery into the slot and press gently to adhere it to the computer base.
3. Route the coin-cell battery cable through the routing guides on the computer base.
4. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover ).
6. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack ).
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 www.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 connector 2 coin-cell battery