NEC POWERMATE 5100 - SERVICE, Service Manual

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Battery Replacement
A lithium battery in some computers maintains system configuration information. In the event that
the battery fails to maintain system configuration information, NEC recommends that you replace
the battery. For battery replacement information, see “CMOS Battery Removal” in Section 3 of this
manual or call your NEC CSD dealer or the NEC CSD Technical Support Center.
WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
ATTENTION: Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer
uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre
au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Battery Disposal
Do not place used batteries in your regular trash.
The nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries must be collected, recycled, or disposed of in
an environmentally-approved manner.
The incineration, landfilling, or mixing of batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is
prohibited by law in most areas.
Return batteries to a federal or state approved battery recycler. This may be where your purchased
the battery or a local seller of automotive batteries.
Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally
sound collection, recycling, and disposal of the batteries.