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Chapter 7: Adding or Replacing Components
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Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears.
8
In Windows XP, click
Start
,
Control Panel
, then click
Performance and
Maintenance
(if in Category view). Click/Double-click
System
. The amount
of memory in your computer is shown at the bottom of the
System Properties window in the General tab.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, right-click the
My Computer
icon, then click
Properties
.
The amount of memory in your computer is shown at the bottom of the
System Properties window in the General tab.
Replacing the system battery
If your computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup
utility are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system
battery. Use a battery of the same size and voltage as the original battery that
was in your computer.
To replace the battery:
1
Open the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in “Opening the
BIOS Setup utility” on page 192 .
2
Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit the utility.
3
Open the case by following the instructions for your case style.
Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries following the manufacturer
’ s instructions.