
XPS 8940 Service Manual
Removing the coin-cell battery
Prerequisites
- Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer.
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program’s settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup program’s settings before removing the coin-cell battery.
- Remove the left-side cover.
- Remove the graphics card.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the coin-cell battery and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps
- Lay the computer on the right side.
- Using your finger, push the coin-cell battery-release lever on the coin-cell battery socket to release the coin-cell battery out of the socket.
- Remove the coin-cell battery.
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