DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100
4.  Press 
 . The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. 
5.  Press 
 to enter the system setup program and reset the boot sequence with the 
appropriate drive, if required. 
6.  Press 
 to exit the system setup program. 
7.  Remove the flash BIOS update floppy disk or CD from the drive and restart the computer. 
Reserve Battery
Removing the Reserve Battery 
NOTICE: 
The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the 
computer is turned off. Removing the battery causes the computer to lose the date and time 
information as well as all user-specified parameters in the BIOS. If possible, make a copy of 
this information before you remove the reserve battery. 
NOTICE: 
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and 
remove any installed batteries. 
NOTICE: 
To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an 
unpainted metal surface on the computer. 
NOTICE: 
procedure. 
3.  Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the system board connector. 
4.  Pry the reserve battery free from the system board. The reserve battery is attached to the 
system board with a piece of adhesive tape. 
5.  Remove any remnants of the adhesive tape from the system board. 
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