Installing Hardware 697. Press the new battery in the socket with the positive pole (+) up. Besure you have pressed the battery down far enough for it to contact thebase of the socket.8. Close the case, as described in “Closing the System” on page 7.9. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the system.10. Enter the BIOS Setup program and verify that the systemconfiguration is correct using the data you recorded in Step 2.If the CMOS data is not correct, change the information in the setup screensas necessary.Troubleshooting the Battery InstallationIf you have problems after installing the new battery, try each of the itemslisted below, replacing the cover and restarting the computer after each try.• Turn off the system and ensure that all exterior cables are attachedto the correct connectors and secured.• Check to be sure that all power switches are on. If the system isplugged into a power strip or surge protector, be sure it is turned onalso.• Enter the BIOS Setup program and compare the settings on thescreen with your notes or the system hardware manuals. Correctany discrepancies.• Turn off the system, remove the cover, and verify that all cablesinside the case are attached securely. Also, make sure that thecolored cable edges are aligned correctly and that the connectorsdid not miss any pins. Disconnect and reconnect the cables, andthen replace the cover carefully so as not to disturb any cables.• Turn off the system, remove the cover and, if you have the propertest equipment, verify that the new battery has power. (It ispossible, although highly unlikely, that your new battery isdefective.)If these procedures fail to correct the problem, contact technical support.
