Removing the coin-cell battery
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program’s settings to default. It is recommended that
you note the BIOS setup program’s settings before removing the coin-cell battery.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the stand.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
1. Locate the coin-cell battery on the system board.
2. Press the tab on the coin-cell battery socket until the coin-cell battery pops up.
3. Lift the coin-cell battery out of the coin-cell battery socket.
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