Removing and replacing the system battery
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure make sure that you have a flat-bladed, nonconductive tool.
Procedure
- If installed, remove the front bezel.
- Power down the server.
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Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the server.
- Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
- Remove the server from the rack.
- Remove the access panel.
- Locate the battery.
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Remove the system battery:
- Use a small flat-bladed, nonconductive tool to press the battery latch (callout 1).
- Remove the system battery from the socket (callout 2).
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Install the system battery:
- With the side of the battery showing the "+" sign facing up, insert the battery into the socket (callout 1).
- Press the system battery down until it clicks into place (callout 2).
- Install the access panel.
- Install the server into the rack.
- Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
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Connect the power cords:
- Connect each power cord to the server.
- Connect each power cord to the power source.
- Power up the server.
- If removed, install the front bezel.
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Properly dispose of the old battery.
For more information about proper battery disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.