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XEN-PC OWNER'S HANDBOOK
Caring for the Apricot XEN-PC
Chapter 4
Replacing the configuration battery
The Apricot XEN-PC keeps a record of its current hardware
configuration in a CMOS memory chip which is sustained by
a small battery.
This battery has a life of 3 years, and is user replaceable when
discharged.
The XEN-PC uses a 3V lithium battery, these are typically used
in calculators and other small, battery powered electronic
items. The battery used by in XEN-PC is a CR2032 or equivalent.
When the battery is discharged the contents of the configuration
memory will not be maintained while the XEN-PC is switched
off. If you have to reconfigure the computer every time you
switch it on, the battery has discharged and needs to be replaced.
Replacing
The battery holder is located on the motherboard behind the
the battery
5.25" drive tray.
1.
Power the system down.
2.
Take suitable anti-static precautions and remove the
system unit cover.
If you are unfamiliar with Apricot’s recommended anti-
static precautions and/or the process of removing the
system unit cover refer to Appendix A at the rear of
this manual.
3.
Identify the battery holder from the following illustration.
LITHIUM BATTERY
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Page 21: ...Chapter Chapter2 GETTING STARTED WITH THE APRICOT XEN PC ...
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Page 60: ...Chapter Chapter5 UPGRADING THE APRICOT XEN PC ...
Page 89: ...Chapter Chapter6 USING THE SETUP UTILITY ...
Page 103: ...Chapter Chapter7 TROUBLESHOOTING ...
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