Removing and replacing the system battery

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure make sure that you have a flat-bladed, nonconductive tool.

Procedure
  1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  2. Power down the server.
  3. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  5. Remove the server from the rack.
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. Locate the battery.
  8. Remove the system battery:
    1. Use a small flat-bladed, nonconductive tool to press the battery latch (callout 1).
    2. Remove the system battery from the socket (callout 2).

      Removing the system battery
  9. Install the system battery:
    1. With the side of the battery showing the "+" sign facing up, insert the battery into the socket (callout 1).
    2. Press the system battery down until it clicks into place (callout 2).

    Installing the system battery
  10. Install the access panel.
  11. Install the server into the rack.
  12. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  13. Connect the power cords:
    1. Connect each power cord to the server.
    2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  14. Power up the server.
  15. If removed, install the front bezel.
  16. Properly dispose of the old battery.
    For more information about proper battery disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.