Cmos battery installation

[freedle60]

Can anyone advise me on the steps to go through to install a cmos battery into a thinkpad r31 (type 2656 MU5)?

 

[greenfield]

Hi: How to replace the CMOS Battery in an IBM Thinkpad

the cmos battery is usually located on motherboard if you want
to replace it or reseat it you can download the user manual from

http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/pc/


on the page you have to select the model number and then you can see the screenshots of how to replace the parts.


Battery removal - ThinkPad R30, R31
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-39784.html


WARNING: Battery packs are capable of delivering high
currents for a significant amount of time. Do not short
the battery terminals.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.



Battery removal movie - ThinkPad R30, R31, R32

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-43504.html



Battery installation movie - ThinkPad R30, R31, R32

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-43505.html


replace ibm r31 thinkpad cmos battery

http://www.user-guides.co.uk/download/replacing/replacingcmos/replacing-cmos-battery-thinkpad-r31.html



http://repair4laptop.org/disassembly_ibm.html


http://www.smallbattery.company.org.uk/sbc_cmos_catalogue.htm


Good luck...