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Computer Battery

Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 User's Guide

The 3.0-V CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board provides power to retain the configuration, date, and time information when the computer is turned off. The computer battery is designed to provide years of service without being replaced. However, you may need to replace the battery if configuration or clock-related inconsistencies occur or if one of the following messages is displayed during the boot routine:

Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP program

or

Invalid configuration information -
please run SETUP program

CAUTION: There is a danger of the new battery exploding if it is installed incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First— For You and Your Computer."

NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components" or the interior service label.

1. If you have not already done so, make a copy of your system configuration information in system setup.
   
   

If the settings are lost while you are replacing the battery, you can refer to your copy of the system configuration information to restore the correct settings.

2. Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
   
   
3. Lay the computer on its right side.
   
   
4. Open the computer cover.
   
   
5. Remove the battery.
   
   

To locate the battery on the system board, see "System Board Components" or the interior service label.

NOTICE: If you use a blunt, nonconductive object to pry the battery out of its socket, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Be sure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board.

Pry the battery out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconductive object, such as a plastic screwdriver.

6. Install the new battery.
   
   

Orient the battery with the side labeled "+" facing up (see the following figure). Then insert the battery into the socket, and snap it into place.

Installing the Computer Battery

7. Close the computer cover.
   
   
8. Stand the computer upright.
   
   
9. Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
   
   

NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up:

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.

10. Enter system setup and enter the current time and date. Then exit system setup and save the information.
    
    
11. Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its electrical outlet. Leave the computer off for at least 10 minutes.
    
    
12. Reconnect the computer to its electrical outlet and turn it on.
    
    
13. Enter system setup, and check the date and time.
    
    
14. If the time and date are still incorrect, contact Dell for technical assistance.
    
    

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