Chapter 3: Install and replace the battery (TM804G only)
Install and replace the basic battery
This model of the Telephony Modem has the ability to provide battery backup in the event
of a local power loss. The battery backup is not intended to take the place of AC power.
1. Press down and pull back on the latch holding the battery door (on the bottom of the
Telephony Modem). Pull the door toward you. Set the door aside in a safe place.
2.
CAUTION:
Risk of equipment damage
Improperly inserting the battery may damage the battery connector in the
Telephony Modem. Carefully follow the instructions to avoid damage.
Hold the battery pack so that the guides on the battery align with the slots on the
Telephony Modem and slide the battery into the bay. The diagram shows the proper
orientation.
3. Push the battery pack into the bay until it seats into place. If you are taking the battery
out of the Telephony Modem, position your finger in the battery opening area and use
leverage to dislodge the battery while pulling it straight back. The Telephony Modem will
not begin operating until you apply AC power.
4. Replace the door by placing the hinge tabs of the battery door into the receiver slots
inside the Telephony Modem battery compartment on the opposite end of the battery
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