Chapter 4
Replace Slammer Batteries
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After you click the Prepare System button in the GUI, Guided
Maintenance prepares the system for replacement of the
battery:
• Flushes cached data to the Bricks.
• Places the target CU in conservative mode.
• Powers down the battery charger.
After the system is prepared, Guided Maintenance displays a
completion message and enables the Next button.
CAUTION
Slammer batteries are lead-acid based. To avoid
possible explosion, do not burn. Exchange only with the
Pillar-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as
instructed by local regulations.
To remove a Slammer battery:
1 Follow the appropriate procedure in this guide to remove
the bezel from the Slammer chassis.
2 After Guided Maintenance enables the Next button in the
Prepare step, click the Next button.
3 When Guided Maintenance prompts you to remove the
battery, remove the two screws that secure the battery to
the Slammer chassis.
Figure 16 Slammer battery screws
4 Slide the battery out of the chassis and set it aside.
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Screws