Coin-cell battery
Removing the coin-cell battery
CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
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.
2. Remove the SIM card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the assembly-inner frame.
5. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the coin-cell battery and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 46. Removing the coin-cell battery
Steps
1. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the coin-cell battery connector (RTC1) on the system board.
2. Peel the coin-cell battery, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the coin-cell battery
CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
84 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)