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Introduction
Is the CMOS battery in your HP IQ506 dead (or you need to quickly diagnose a motherboard or BIOS setting problem) this guide will show you how to removequickly replace the battery without completecompletely disassembling the system disassembly.
'''***Note:'''*** While this method eliminates the need to disassemble the system, this procedure may beis slightly more difficult for some users to do. '''***If you have any doubtsare unsure this will work for you can do this, disassemble the system to avoid dropping the battery behind the EMI shield. THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE SKILL REPAIR.'''***
'''***Note: ESD safe tweezers are highly recommended for this procedure. If you do not use these and touch a component of the motherboard youit may docause significant damage to the motherboard. It is recommended for this guide because of the working tolerances available.'''***
'''***If you drop the CMOS battery, follow this guide to remove it from the system: [guide|66721|IQ500 Series full disassembly]'''***. '''***''Read this before attempting this battery replacement method so you can decide which method you want to use.'''''***