Removing the coin-cell batteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow thesteps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working insideyour 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 notethe BIOS setup program’s settings before removing the coin-cell battery.Topics:• Prerequisites• ProcedurePrerequisites1 Remove the base cover.2 Remove the I/O-board interposers.3 Remove the battery.Procedure1 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board and release the coin-cell battery cable from the routing guides on thefan.2 Note the location of the coin-cell battery and pry it off the system board.19Removing the coin-cell battery 39
