The inside of a computer is a bad place full of electricity and sharp edges. On the electricity side always when working on your computer make sure that it’s still plugged in to the power socket and the power is turned off, this is to ensure that any static From you is discharged through the earth. This tutorial is provided by Cyber Elite.The inside of most computer cases are unfinished metal and has very sharp edges so be careful.
The first signs of a battery failing are:-
1) your clock starts running slowly
2) when you boot your computer it has a problem finding your hardware (no hard drive, no cd rom)
To change the battery you need the following tools:-
1) a X-point screwdriver
2) an anti-static strap
3) a new battery
Then unplug all the cables from the back of the computer as you remove them make a note, where to put them back.
Move the computer somewhere where you can work on it with ease. Remove the cover by locating the screws around the outer edge (back) of the computer
Some computer cases only require you to remove 2 screws on one side then a panel can be removed allowing you access to the insides, others you must remove 6 screws and remove the whole case by sliding it to the rear and lifting it off.
Now make sure that you read the safety instructions about static.
Look inside you will see a lithium battery (round and silver). This is the battery itself, carefully lift the retaining clip and slide the battery out. Now that's remove. go to your local computer retailer, electrical retailer (Tandy/Radio shäçk) taking the old battery with you and get a new battery. Insert the new battery by lifting the clip and sliding the battery in.
Reinstall your case and plug all the cables back..
Now for the fun part.
You will now need to go into you bios…. Right the bios is the god of your computer.
To access it, when your computer first starts you will see a black screen with white text.
If you look carefully you will see a line that says something like "press F2 for setup" ( or some other key (del or ESC or tab) this will take you to the setup menu where you can make lots of changes to the way your machine works.
It is also the place where you can make your nice computer in to a rather expensive door stop so be careful and don’t go playing with anything. (if u know your way around, u can, but if u don't know, play around)
You will now be presented with a lot of options. The one we want is load optimized/ default settings.
Press the F10 key & when a confirmation is asked press the "Y" key, the computer should now reboot.
If every thing went well then your computer will now be up and running.
The first signs of a battery failing are:-
1) your clock starts running slowly
2) when you boot your computer it has a problem finding your hardware (no hard drive, no cd rom)
To change the battery you need the following tools:-
1) a X-point screwdriver
2) an anti-static strap
3) a new battery
Then unplug all the cables from the back of the computer as you remove them make a note, where to put them back.
Move the computer somewhere where you can work on it with ease. Remove the cover by locating the screws around the outer edge (back) of the computer
Some computer cases only require you to remove 2 screws on one side then a panel can be removed allowing you access to the insides, others you must remove 6 screws and remove the whole case by sliding it to the rear and lifting it off.
Now make sure that you read the safety instructions about static.
Look inside you will see a lithium battery (round and silver). This is the battery itself, carefully lift the retaining clip and slide the battery out. Now that's remove. go to your local computer retailer, electrical retailer (Tandy/Radio shäçk) taking the old battery with you and get a new battery. Insert the new battery by lifting the clip and sliding the battery in.
Reinstall your case and plug all the cables back..
Now for the fun part.
You will now need to go into you bios…. Right the bios is the god of your computer.
To access it, when your computer first starts you will see a black screen with white text.
If you look carefully you will see a line that says something like "press F2 for setup" ( or some other key (del or ESC or tab) this will take you to the setup menu where you can make lots of changes to the way your machine works.
It is also the place where you can make your nice computer in to a rather expensive door stop so be careful and don’t go playing with anything. (if u know your way around, u can, but if u don't know, play around)
You will now be presented with a lot of options. The one we want is load optimized/ default settings.
Press the F10 key & when a confirmation is asked press the "Y" key, the computer should now reboot.
If every thing went well then your computer will now be up and running.
