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Service Hints & Tips

Document ID: MNOK-3ZXNFC

Aptiva - 2138 Removals and replacements - System backup battery

Applicable to: World-Wide

CAUTION: All BIOS configuration settings will be lost when the backup battery is removed!

ATTENTION: Be careful when removing the backup battery. If the metal lever is damaged or broken, the system board must be replaced.

À Gently pull the metal lever away from the backup battery.

À Lift the backup battery out.


Figure 4- 29 Remove the backup battery

IMPORTANT: Make sure to insert the battery with the positive side facing up. A plus(+) sign indicates the positive side.

À If you replace the system battery, you need to reset the system date and time. You can perform this task from the Window 95 desktop or from the Setup Utility. To reset the system date and time in the Setup Utility, select the Date and Time option from the Main Menu.

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Hardware Installation/Configuration, Power, System Boards

Date Created

05-11-98

Last Updated

09-03-99

Revision Date

09-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2138

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