Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from expansion card(s).
Removing an expansion card riser:
Hold the touch points, and lift the expansion card riser, from the riser connector, on the system board.
NOTE For butterfly riser, loosen the captive screw and holding the touch points lift the riser away from the system.
Replacing the system battery:
Locate the battery socket. For more information, see the System board jumpers and connectors.
CAUTION To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery.
Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.
To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
Installing an expansion card riser:
If removed, install the expansion cards into the expansion card riser.
Holding the touch points, align the expansion card riser with the connector and the riser guide pin on the system board.
Lower the expansion card riser into place until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated in the connector.
NOTE For butterfly riser, tighten the captive screw to firmly hold the riser to the system board.
If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card(s).
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.