Gateway 930 series, System Manual

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Replacing and Adding System Components
3
Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if
installed), and all external peripheral devices.
4
Observe all safety and static electricity precautions. (See “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 22.)
5
Remove the bezel. (See “Removing the bezel” on page 25.)
6
Remove the left side cover panel. (See “Removing the side cover panel”
on page 26.)
7
Locate the battery on the system board (see “System board” on page 8).
The battery is circular and has the positive pole mark (+) on the top.
8
Using a small, flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the battery from
its socket on the system board.
9
Press the new battery into the socket with the positive pole up. Make
sure you have pressed the battery down far enough for it to contact the
base of the socket (it should snap into place).
10
Replace the bezel. (See “Replacing the bezel” on page 28.)
11
Close the case. (See “Closing the case” on page 27.)
12
Reconnect peripherals, the modem cord, and the power cord(s), then turn
on the system.
13
If the CMOS data is not correct, change the information in the BIOS Setup
utility using the data you recorded in Step 2.
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