Battery, Replacing the battery – Dell Dimension 5150C User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 5150C Service Manual

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1 screws (2)
2 front I/O panel

Battery

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body

before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface

on the computer chassis.

A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you

have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.

CAUTION:

A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the

manufacturer instructions.

Replacing the Battery

1. Record all the screens in

system setup

so that you can restore the correct settings in

step 11

.

2. Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."

3. Remove the

computer cover

.

4. Remove the

hard drive

.

5. Locate the battery socket (see "

System Board Components

").

NOTICE:

If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the

object. Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the

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