3.
Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, with the cover side up.
4.
Open and remove the blade server cover. See “Removing the blade server cover” on page 237.
5.
Locate the battery on the system board. See “System-board connectors” on page 8 for the location of
the battery connector.
6.
Use your finger to press down on one side of the battery; then, slide the battery out from its socket.
The spring mechanism will push the battery out toward you as you slide it from the socket.
Note:
You might need to lift the battery edge slightly with a pen, fingernail, or other small object to
make it easier to release the battery.
7.
Use your thumb and index finger to pull the battery from under the battery clip.
Note:
After you remove the battery, press gently on the clip to make sure that the battery clip is
touching the base of the battery socket.
Installing the battery
You can install the battery.
The following notes describe information that you must consider when replacing the battery in the blade
server.
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When replacing the battery, you must replace it with a lithium battery of the same type from the same
manufacturer.
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To order replacement batteries, call 1-800-426-7378 within the United States, and 1-800-465-7999 or
1-800-465-6666 within Canada. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call your IBM marketing representative or
authorized reseller.
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After you replace the battery:
1.
Set the time and date.
2.
Set the Network IP addresses (for blade servers that start up from a network).
3.
Reconfigure any other blade server settings.
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To avoid possible danger, read and follow the following safety statement.
Statement 2:
Figure 23. Installing the battery
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