Replacing FRUs
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Replacing the coin-cell battery
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the
Important
Product Information Guide
.
Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-
in features, such as parallel connector assignments (configurations). A coin-cell battery keeps this
information active when you turn off the computer.
The coin-cell battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no
coin-cell battery lasts forever. If the coin-cell battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information
(including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer.
To replace the coin-cell battery,
1
Remove the computer cover. For details, see
2
Remove the storage drive. For details, see
3
Remove the internal speaker. For details, see
Replacing the internal speaker.
4
Remove the system fan. For details, see
5
Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see
Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card
6
Remove the heat sink. For details, see