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Battery

Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series


CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.

If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery.

CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  1. Record all the screens in the system setup program so that you can restore the correct settings when your perform step 8.

  2. Remove the computer cover.

  3. Locate the battery socket.

  4. Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object such as a plastic screwdriver.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery loose, be sure to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the socket (not the system board).

  1. Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up and snap the battery into place.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
  1. Replace the computer cover.

  2. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

  3. Access the system setup program and restore the settings you recorded in step 1.

  4. Properly dispose of the old battery. See the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information Guide.

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