Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware
Replacing the Battery
WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble
or burn the old battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The
battery in this PC is a lithium battery which does not contain heavy metals, nevertheless, in order to protect the
environment, do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from which you
bought them, or to the dealer from which you purchased your PC, or to HP, so that they can either be recycled or disposed
of in an environmentally sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables.
1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and
Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide” on page 12).
2 Lay the PC on its side to allow easy access to the system board.
XE310 Series 1
XE310 Series 2
Position of battery
Position of battery
3 Remove the old battery by pressing the retaining clip with a flat-headed screwdriver and lifting the
battery clear of the battery holder.
4 Place the new battery in the battery holder, with the “+” sign on top and ensure that it is properly
seated.
5 Replace the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide” on
page 12).
6 Reconnect the power cord.
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