Dell Inspiron Mini 10v (1018, Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 8)

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Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 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 (see Removing the Battery ).
3. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ).
4. Turn the system board over.
5. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board.
3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board ).
4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).
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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 ) before working inside the
computer.
1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.