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
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC source.
  3. Remove the power adapter cord from the power cord clip, and then disconnect the power adapter from the server.
  4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  5. If the server is in a vertical orientation, position the server in a horizontal orientation.

    Positioning the server in a horizontal orientation
  6. Remove the chassis cover.
  7. Remove the system board assembly.
  8. Locate the battery on the system board.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Install the server board assembly.
  12. Install the chassis cover.
  13. If removed, install the security padlock and/or the Kensington security lock.

    For more information, see the lock documentation.

  14. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  15. Connect the power adapter to the server, and then secure the power adapter cord in the power cord clip.
  16. Connect the power cord to the AC source.
  17. Power up the server.
  18. Properly dispose of the old battery.
    For more information about proper battery disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.