Prerequisites
WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See the Safety instructions that came with your system for more information.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system:
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide relevant to your rail solutions at PowerEdge Manuals.
Remove the system cover.
Remove the front top cover.
Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.
Remove the air shroud .
Observe and disconnect the cables from the connectors on the power distribution board.
Removing the battery:
Press and hold the battery socket retention latch, for the battery to pop out. .
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery.
NOTE: If the battery does not pop out, then lift it out of the socket.
Installing the battery:
To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the socket battery latch.
Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
Observe and connect the cables from the connectors on the power distribution board.
Install the air shroud.
Install the cooling fan cage assembly .
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system:
Replace the system cover.
If applicable, install the system into the rack.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.
Confirm that the battery is operating properly, by performing the following steps:
Enter the System Setup, while booting, by pressing F2.
Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
Exit the System Setup.
To test the newly installed battery, check the time and date at least an hour after installing the battery.
Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect.
