Dell EMU01, Hardware Owner'S Manual

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Installing System Components
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CAUTION:
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions. See your
System Information Guide for additional information.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.
3
Remove the cooling shrouds. See "Removing the Cooling Shrouds" on page 49.
4
Locate the battery socket. See Figure 6-2.
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 the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the
battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying 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 installing or
removing a battery.
5
Remove the system battery. See Figure 3-21.
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 toward the positive side of the
connector and pry it up out of the securing tabs at the negative side of the connector.
Figure 3-21. Replacing the System Battery
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or
removing a battery.
1 positive side of battery
connector 2 system battery 3 negative side of battery
connector
2
3
1