Dell PRECISION 530 - Manual (Page 161)

Solving Problems 161
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Battery Problems
If an error message indicates a problem with the battery or if configuration
information is lost from
system setup when the computer is turned off, the
battery may be defective.
CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is
incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see " Safety First—
For You and Your Computer ."
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "
System Board
Components " or the interior service label.
1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
2 Lay the computer on its right side.
3 Open the computer cover .
4 Reseat the battery in its socket with the side labeled "+" facing up.
5 Close the computer cover .
6 Stand the computer upright.
7 Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
8 Enter system setup and reenter the current time and date. Then exit
system setup properly to save the information.
9 Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its electrical outlet.
Leave the computer off for at least 10 minutes.
10 Reconnect the computer to its electrical outlet and turn it on.
11 Enter system setup , and check the date and time.