Removing and replacing the system battery
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a small flat-bladed, nonconductive tool available.
Procedure
- Power down the server.
- Disconnect the power cord from the AC source.
- Remove the power adapter cord from the power cord clip, and then disconnect the power adapter from the server.
- Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
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If the server is in a vertical orientation, position the server in a horizontal orientation.
- Remove the chassis cover.
- Remove the system board assembly.
- Locate the battery on the system board.
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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 server board assembly.
- Install the chassis cover.
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If removed, install the security padlock and/or the Kensington security lock.
For more information, see the lock documentation.
- Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
- Connect the power adapter to the server, and then secure the power adapter cord in the power cord clip.
- Connect the power cord to the AC source.
- Power up the server.
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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.