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Coin-Cell Battery

Dell™ Latitude™ D520 Service Manual

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the captive screw on the cover, and then remove the cover.
   
   

3. Use a plastic scribe to slide into the guide on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and lift the battery out.
   
   

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coin-cell battery

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plastic scribe

When you replace the battery, insert it at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (identified by a plus [+] symbol) side up, and then push it into place.

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