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Modifying the system board, Replacing the real-time clock battery – Intel Express 5800/120Ld User Manual

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Dissasembly and Reassembly 4-9

Figure 4-6. Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Open and remove the front door.

3. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.

4. If present, remove the protective plastic cover located over the top of the

lithium battery.

5. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver, or equivalent, under the

plastic tab on the San-in plastic retainer.

6. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery (Figure 4-6B).

7. Remove the battery from its socket (Figure 4-6C).

8. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.

9. Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and, being careful to

observe the correct polarity, insert it in the battery socket.

10. If applicable, reinstall the plastic cover on the lithium battery socket.

11. Replace the side panel, the front door, plug in the system power cord, and

turn on the system.

12. Run the BIOS Setup to restore the configuration settings to the real-time

clock.