Battery, Replacing the battery – Dell Dimension 9200c User Manual
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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. Enter the system setup program (see
) and record the values for all the screens so that you can
restore the correct settings after installing the new battery.
3. Remove the hard drive (see
4. Locate the battery socket (see
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
battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the
system board.
5. Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object, such
as a plastic screwdriver.
6. Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and then snap the battery into place.
1
battery release lever
2
battery positive side
3
securing tabs (2)
7. Replace the hard drive (see
8. Replace the computer cover (see
).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the
computer.