2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC
Changing the Battery
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Changing the Battery
WARNING
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For
your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn the old
battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. The battery in this PC is a lithium
battery which does not contain heavy metals, nevertheless, in order to
protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household
waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought
them, or to the dealer from which you purchased your PC, or to HP, so
that they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
You should order replacement battery HP 1420-0356 from your local
Sales and Service office, or a “CR2032 type” battery, which is available
from most local stores.
After removing the computer’s cover:
1
Remove the old battery by pressing the retaining clip with a
screwdriver and lifting the battery clear of the battery holder.
2
Place the new battery in the battery holder, with the “
+
“ sign on top,
and ensure it is properly seated.
After installing a replacement battery, replace the computer’s cover
and run the Setup program to reconfigure the computer. You enter
Setup by pressing
F2
at startup.
