Replacing the battery
The following notes describe information that you must consider when replacing the
battery in the server.
v When replacing the battery, you must replace it with a lithium battery of the same
v To order replacement batteries, call 1-800-426-7378 within the United States, and
v After you replace the battery, you must reconfigure the system and reset the
v To avoid possible danger, read and follow the following safety statement.
Complete the following steps to replace the battery:
1. Read "Safety information" on page 147 and "Installation guidelines" on page 29,
2. Turn off the server and all peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then,
3. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the cover and bezel" on page 32
4. Using the illustrations at "Replacing the I/O board and power backplane
5. Remove the battery:
Figure 1. Removing the battery
type from the same manufacturer.
1-800-465-7999 or 1-800-465-6666 within Canada. Outside the U.S. and
Canada, call your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.
system date and time.
Statement 2
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a
module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made
by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not
properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
and follow any special handling and installation instructions supplied with the
replacement battery.
disconnect all external signal cables from the server.
assembly" on page 81 as a reference, locate the battery on the I/O board.
a. Use one finger to press the top of the battery clip away from the battery.
b. Lift and remove the battery from the socket.
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