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Replacing Notebook Components
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Replacing the CMOS battery
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the CMOS battery:
 
1
Complete the steps in 
2
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in 
3
Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in 
4
Locate the old battery on the system board. If you have access to the battery connector 
on the system board, go to 
.
-OR-
If you do not have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the 
following:
a
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in 
b
Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in 
, then go to 
Tip
You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook.
Flat-blade driver
Scribe or non-marring tool
- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
1-3 black (keyboard)
2 black (keyboard cover)