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After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer 
through the 
Start
 menu (see page 18).
  NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it 
from the network wall jack.
10
Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
11
Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button 
to ground the system board.
12
Remove the computer cover (see page 78).
13
Remove the password jumper.
Attach the jumper to only one pin so that you do not lose it. 
14
Replace the computer cover (see page 78).
  NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into 
the computer.
15
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
16
If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>. 
Replacing the Battery
  CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
located in the Product Information Guide.
 
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet 
before opening the cover.
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 
3-V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard 
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1
Record all the screens in system setup (see page 82) so that you can restore the correct 
settings when your perform step 11.
2
Shut down the computer through the 
Start
 menu (see page 18).
  NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it 
from the network wall jack.
3
Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
4
Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button 
to ground the system board.