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Battery
The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the system battery. Before performing
the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii.
CAUTION:
A lithium battery can cause fire, explosion, or severe burn. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100°C (212°F), solder directly to the cell, incinerate, or expose cell contents to water. Keep
away from children. Replace only with the part number specified for your system. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
The battery connector is polarized; do not attempt to reverse polarity.
Dispose of the battery according to local regulations.
Removing and Replacing the Battery
To remove and replace the battery, do the following:
1. Remove the service processor assembly as described in “Removing the Service Processor Assembly”
on page 36.
2. Locate the battery on the service processor assembly.
3. Use your fingernail to pry the battery out of its plastic mount. After the bottom of the battery has
cleared the top edge of the plastic mount, pull the battery up and away from the plastic mount.
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1 Service processor assembly
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4. Replace the battery with the correct part. For the battery part number, see “System Parts” on page 72.
5. When installing the new battery, ensure that the battery polarity is correct. For this system, the positive
(+) side of the battery should be facing up in its plastic mount.
6. Gently insert the new battery into its plastic mount.
7. Replace the service processor assembly in the system unit as described in “Replacing the Service
Processor Assembly” on page 38.The system may stop and restart in order to reboot.
8. If you are running AIX, the bootlist command may need to be run while logged in as root user. This
action rebuilds the customized boot list. IP (Internet protocol) parameters may also need to be
reentered.
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