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Removing the battery cable

CAUTION:The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.
  3. Remove the battery.

About this task

NOTE:If the battery is disconnected from the system board for service, there is a delay during boot as the computer undergoes an RTC battery reset.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the battery cable and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 1. Removing the battery cable
Image: Removing the battery cable

Steps

  1. Turn the battery over.
  2. Peel the battery cable from the battery until you reach the end where it connects the cable to the battery.
  3. Grasp the battery cable near the connector and lift to disconnect it from the battery.

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