Chapter 2
Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information
2.5.2. Battery Replacement Procedure
-Caution -
Explosion risk if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Before starting, you have to make sure you took the necessary precautions to avoid ESD
damage (see §
. You also have to be aware that you will
need insulated tweezers (see below) to be able to handle the battery without short-
circuiting it.
The RTC battery is located on the mother board in the alignment of slot 3 starting from the
left (when the eWON logo is on the right side).
1. Power the unit off and wait 30
seconds before working on it.
2. To have a practical access, it is
recommended to remove all slot fillers
and/or Extension Cards. It is feasible but less
comfortable to remove only the slot filler or
Extension Card of slot
3. Carefully remove the battery from its
holder and put the new one in place.
4. Check that the locking tab is correctly
placed on top of the battery.
All slots have been cleared from their slot fillers or Extension Cards. Carefully remove battery
with
insulated tweezers
(for example from manufacturer EREM model 249 SA).
- Caution -
Do not dismantle, crush or puncture battery. Do not attempt to open the service battery.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire or with household waste but according to instructions.
Consider the environment, check the battery recycling services available in your region.
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