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Coin-Cell Battery

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1318 Service Manual

  Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

  Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your system.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the module cover (see Module Cover).
   
   
3. The battery is glued to the computer, use a plastic scribe to pry the coin-cell battery from the slot.
   
   
4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board connector.
   
   

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coin-cell battery cable connector

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coin-cell battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

1. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board connector.
   
   
2. Peel off the adhesive on the coin-cell battery and adhere it to the system board.
   
   
3. Replace the module cover (see Module Cover).
   
   
4. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.
   
   

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