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HP Pavilion g7-1365dx RTC Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will give step by step instructions on how to remove and replace an RTC Battery in an HP Pavilion g7-1365dx. Use this guide if you're having issues with an optical drive that is faulty.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion g7-1365dx RTC Battery Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • To prevent injury, make sure the laptop is powered off before removing the battery.

    • Flip the laptop so that it is upside down and opens away from you. This exposes the battery, it will be centered at the bottom of the laptop .

    • Push the switch above the battery towards the center of the laptop .

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  2. HP Pavilion g7-1365dx RTC Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • While pushing the switch, lift the battery by the side closest to the switch up and away from the laptop.

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  4. HP Pavilion g7-1365dx RTC Battery Replacement, Service Door: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion g7-1365dx RTC Battery Replacement, Service Door: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips size 0 screwdriver, unscrew the 2 Phillips screws.

    • Use the opening tool around the edges of the service door to loosen it and remove it.

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  5. HP Pavilion g7-1365dx RTC Battery Replacement, RTC Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion g7-1365dx RTC Battery Replacement, RTC Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the RTC battery power cable from the system board.

    • Remove the RTC battery from the system board. (The RTC battery is attached to the system board with double-sided tape.)

    • Slide the RTC battery out from under the surface of the base enclosure.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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