Introduction
The clock battery is nessary for the internal clock to maintain the correct time. If the battery is dead, and you are not connected to the internet, your computer clock will be misleading.
What you need
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Flip the laptop upside down and remove battery by pressing inward on the two latches holding the battery in.
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Unscrew the four (2.5 mm Phillips) screws (Use Phillips #0 Screwdriver).
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Slightly push up while lifting up on the power button panel to release the panel.
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Unscrew the four (2.5 mm Phillips) screws holding the keyboard in (Use Phillips #0 Screwdriver).
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Carefully (holding both sides of the keyboard), push up and lift slightly.
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Move the keyboard slightly to the left to have access to the keyboard ribbon cable.
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Use the black spudger to lift the black latch holding the keyboard ribbon cable.
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Unscrew the three (2.5 mm Phillips) screws holding the bottom touchpad panel.
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Flip the bottom touchpad panel directly towards the screen, being sure to not lift it too high.
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Using the black spudger, slightly pry up on the ZIF connector and lift out the wire carefully.
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Using the black spudger, detach the two antenna cable connectors leading to the Wi-Fi card (this is to access the clock battery without causing damage to the cords).
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Using your black spudger, gently press down and towards you until the battery slides out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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