Figure 29. Removing the system battery
3. To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
4. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
Figure 30. Installing the system battery
Next steps
1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card(s).
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3. While booting, press F2 to enter the System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly.
4. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
5. Exit the System Setup.
Optical drive
Removing the optical drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Open the PSU assembly.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive.
NOTE:
Observe the routing of the power and data cable inside the chassis as you remove them from the system
board and the drive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being
pinched or crimped.
2. Pull the optical drive release tab to unlock the optical drive.
3. Slide the optical drive out of the system.
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