System battery replacement

If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, then replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years.

• Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).
• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
• Replace only with the spare designated for this product.

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:
   • For tower models, open and remove the tower bezel.
   • For rack models, if installed, remove the security 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. Do one of the following:
   • For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
   • For rack models, extend the server from the rack.
5. Remove the access panel.
6. Remove the fan cage.
7. Locate the battery on the system board.
8. If the system battery is secured by a metal tab, do the following:
   1. Use your finger or a small flat-bladed, nonconductive tool to press the metal tab. This will partially release the battery from the socket.
   2. Remove the battery.

      

9. If the system battery is secured by a plastic outer clip, do the following:
   1. Use a small flat-bladed, nonconductive tool to carefully lift the front of the battery from the socket.
   2. Remove the battery.

      

      IMPORTANT: Replacing the system board battery resets the system ROM to its default configuration. After replacing the battery, use BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the UEFI System Utilities to reconfigure the system.

To install the component:

1. If the battery socket design uses a metal tab to secure the battery, insert the battery with the "+" side facing up on the socket, and then press the battery down to secure it in place.

   

2. If the battery socket design has a plastic outer lip to secure the battery, insert the battery with the "+" side facing up underneath the outer lip of the socket, and then press the battery down to secure it in place.

   

3. Install the access panel.
4. Do one of the following:
   • If the server is in a tower configuration, return the server to an upright position.
   • If the server is in a rack configuration, slide the server into the rack.
5. Connect each power cord to the server .
6. Connect each power cord to the power source.
7. Power up the server.
8. Do one of the following:
   • For tower models, install the tower bezel.
   • For rack models, install the security bezel.

For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.