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 optical drive.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
Procedure
1. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.
2. Peel off the coin-cell battery from the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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