The first signs of a battery failing are:-
1) your clock starts running slowly
2) when you boot (start) your computer it has a problem finding your hardware (no hard drive, no cd rom)
To change the battery you need the following tools
To change the battery you need the following tools
1) a X-point screwdriver
2) an anti-static strap(optional)
3) a new battery (seems logical)
Then unplug all the cables from the back of the computer and remove the screws.
Look inside you will see a round silver thing that looks about the size of a 10p piece. This is the battery itself, carefully lift the retaining clip and slide the battery out. That’s it removed now go to your local computer retailer, electrical retailer taking the old battery with you and get a new battery.
Back to your computer insert the new battery by lifting the clip and sliding the battery in. screw up your case and plug all the cables back.
Now you will need to go into your BIOS….
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 del for setup" or some other key (F2 or ESC or tab) this will take you to BIOS.
You will now be presented with a blue screen with a lot of options on it,The one we want is load optimised/default settings.
Press the F10 key and type 'y' the computer should now reboot.
If every thing went well then your computer will now be up and running.
Then unplug all the cables from the back of the computer and remove the screws.
Look inside you will see a round silver thing that looks about the size of a 10p piece. This is the battery itself, carefully lift the retaining clip and slide the battery out. That’s it removed now go to your local computer retailer, electrical retailer taking the old battery with you and get a new battery.
Back to your computer insert the new battery by lifting the clip and sliding the battery in. screw up your case and plug all the cables back.
Now you will need to go into your BIOS….
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 del for setup" or some other key (F2 or ESC or tab) this will take you to BIOS.
You will now be presented with a blue screen with a lot of options on it,The one we want is load optimised/default settings.
Press the F10 key and type 'y' the computer should now reboot.
If every thing went well then your computer will now be up and running.
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