How do I replace the battery in my computer?

Hi Rachel,

You're referring to the CMOS battery (coin cell)? If so, take a look at the service manual from HP:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02...

1.) get an idea of where the battery is located:

- pg. 18 -- shows the battery's relative placement within the body

- pg. 22 -- identifying description of the battery

part# 20 = CMOS battery

2.) gather your tools and prepare a suitable environment for opening up your computer:

- pg. 33

- pg. 35 (make sure you disconnect all power source to the laptop and drain whatever power trailing within the laptop, proper grounding, etc.)

3.) disassembly:

- pg. 39 -- starts here, the HP guide has nice visuals to aid you through each step leading up to the

CMOS battery exposure

-- you'll remove the battery pack(pg.40), then the service cover (pg.41), then the hard

drive (pg. 42)

• no need to follow steps continuing on pg. 43., skip to pg. 49 to see how to replace the coin cell battery.

hope this helps!

-A