Dell OptiPlex 960 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageBatteryDell™ Optiplex™ 960 Mini Tower/Desktop/Small Form Factor Service ManualReplacing the BatteryReplacing the BatteryA coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.The battery may need replacing if an incorrect time or date is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as:Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP programorInvalid configuration information -please run SETUP programorStrike the F1 key to continue,F2 to run the setup utilityTo determine whether you need to replace the battery, reenter the time and date in system setup and exit the program to save the information. Turn off yourcomputer and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for a few hours; then reconnect the computer, turn it on, and enter system setup (see the Dell™Technology Guide). If the date and time are not correct in system setup, replace the battery.You can operate your computer without a battery; however, without a battery, the configuration information is erased if the computer is turned off orunplugged from the electrical outlet. In this case, you must enter system setup (see the Dell™ Technology Guide) and reset the configuration options.To remove the battery:1. If you have not already done so, make a copy of your configuration information, found in system setup.2. Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.3. Remove the computer cover.4. Locate the battery socket.5. Remove the system battery.a. Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.b. While supporting the battery connector, press the battery tab away from the positive side of the connector and pry the battery it up out of thesecuring tabs at the negative side of the connector.CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additionalsafety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of yourcomputer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Ensure that theobject is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board byprying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board.NOTICE: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while removing the battery.