Back to Contents PageCoin-Cell BatteryDell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service ManualRemoving the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).3. Turn the system board over.4. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the coin-cell battery.Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Hold the coin-cell battery with the positive (+) side facing up.3. Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot on the system board and gently press until it snaps into place.4. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).Back to Contents PageWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™is not covered by your warranty.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface (such as a connector on your computer).CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside thecomputer.1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery3 system boardCAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so mayresult in damage to the computer.