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Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Low-Profile Systems Reference and Installation Guide
Use the following procedure to replace the system battery
with another CR2032 coin-cell battery:
1.
If you have not already done so, make a copy of
your system configuration information in the Sys-
tem Setup program.
If the settings are lost while you are replacing the
battery, refer to your written or printed copy of the
system configuration information to restore the cor-
rect settings. See Chapter 2, “Using the System
Setup Program,” for instructions.
2.
Remove the computer cover according to the
instructions in “Removing the Computer Cover”
in Chapter 5.
3.
To access the battery on the system board, remove
the expansion-card cage as described in “Remov-
ing the Expansion-Card Cage” in Chapter 5.
4.
Locate the battery and remove it.
The battery (see Figure 6-1) is mounted in a socket
labeled “BATTERY” on the back left corner of the
system board.
Pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers or
with a blunt, nonconductive object, such as a plastic
screwdriver.
5.
Install the new battery.
Orient the battery with the side labeled “+” facing up
(see Figure 6-15). Then insert the battery into the
socket, and snap it into place.
Figure 6-15. System Battery and Battery
Socket
6.
Replace the expansion-card cage as described in
“Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage” in Chap-
ter 5.
7.
Replace the computer cover, reconnect your com-
puter and peripherals to their power sources, and
turn them on.
8.
Enter the System Setup program, and confirm
that the battery is operating properly.
See Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program,”
for information on running the System Setup
program.
Enter the correct time and date through the System
Setup program’s
TIME
and
DATE
categories. Also, use
the copy you made in step 1 to restore the correct
settings for the other system configuration informa-
tion. Then exit the System Setup program.
9.
Turn off your computer, and unplug it for at least
ten minutes.
10. After ten minutes, plug in the computer, turn it
on, and enter the System Setup program. If the
time and date are still incorrect, see the chapter
titled “Getting Help” in your Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
WARNING: There is a danger of the new battery
exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION: See “Protecting Against Electro-
static Discharge” in the safety instructions at
the front of this guide.
CAUTION: If you pry the battery out of its
socket with a blunt object, be careful not to
touch the system board with the object. Make
certain that the object is inserted between the
battery and the socket before attempting 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.
BATTERY socket
battery
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