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Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner's Manual

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Replacing the system battery

Prerequisites

NOTE: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For more information, see the safety information that shipped with your system.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

Steps

  1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  2. Turn off the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.
  3. Turn off the enclosure, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the enclosure from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
  4. To reduce the chassis weight, remove the following (if required):
    1. hard drives
    2. server modules
    3. power supply units (PSUs)
  5. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat stable surface, with the cover release latch side on top.
  6. Open the system.
  7. Remove the cooling shroud.
  8. Remove the cooling fan assembly.
  9. Locate the battery socket.
  10. To remove the battery, press down firmly on the positive side of the connector and lift the battery out of the securing tabs at the negative side of the connector.
  11. To install a new system battery:
    1. Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.
    2. Hold the battery with the "+" facing up and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector.
  12. Press the battery straight down into the connector until it snaps into place.
  13. Reinstall the cooling fan assembly.
  14. Reinstall the cooling shroud.
  15. Close the system.
  16. If applicable, place the system upright and on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward.
  17. If removed, reinstall the hard drives, server modules, and PSUs.
  18. Reconnect the enclosure to the electrical outlet and turn the enclosure on, including any attached peripherals.
  19. Turn on the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.
  20. If applicable, install the front bezel.
  21. Log in to the CMC web interface and enter the correct time and date. For more information, see the Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide at Dell.com/esmmanuals.
    Figure 1. Replacing the system battery
    The figure shows replacing the system battery.
    • 1. positive side of battery
    • 2. negative side of battery connector

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