Dell Inspiron 9400 - Manual (Page 132)

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Adding and Replacing Parts
Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE:
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 the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you begin working inside the
computer.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 117.
2 Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 129.
3 Remove the keyboard. See "Keyboard" on page 131.
4 Remove the existing coin-cell battery:
a Pull up on the connector to disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
b Press the release latch on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and lift the battery.
5 Install the replacement battery:
a Insert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the release latch with the positive side up, and then
push the battery into place.
b Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
6 Replace the keyboard.
7 Replace the hinge cover.
1 coin-cell battery 2 release latch 3 battery cable connector
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