Removal and Replacement Procedures
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Battery
If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace
the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to
10 years.
WARNING:
This server contains either an internal lithium manganese dioxide or a vanadium
pentoxide battery. There is risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is not handled properly. To
reduce the risk of personal injury:
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Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
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Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C.
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Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
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Replace only with the spare designated for this product.
CAUTION:
Removing the lithium battery causes the system to lose the BIOS settings.
Reconfigure the BIOS settings when you replace the battery.
CAUTION:
Do not dispose batteries, battery packs, and accumulators with general
household waste. Use the public collection system, or return them to your
authorized partners or their agents for recycling.
IMPORTANT:
Run RBSU to configure the system after replacing the battery. See Chapter 3, “Diagnostic
Tools,” for more information.
To remove the battery:
1.
Power down the server. See the “Powering Down the Server” section in this chapter.
2.
Extend or remove the server from the rack. See the “Preparation Procedures” section in
this chapter.
3.
Remove the access panel. See the “Access Panel” section in this chapter.
4.
Locate the battery holder on the system board.
