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. 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 Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside the sled.
Power off the sled.
Remove the sled from the enclosure.
If applicable install the I/O connector cover.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O connectors on the system, ensure that you cover the connectors when you remove the system from the enclosure.
Remove the system cover.
Removing the System battery:
Locate the system battery on the system.
To remove the battery:
Push the battery toward the positive side of the battery until the battery disengages from the connector.
Lift the battery away from the system.
To install a new system battery:
Hold the battery with the + sign facing the positive side of the battery connector.
Insert the battery down into the connector and push the positive side of the battery until the battery snaps into place.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your sled.
Install the system cover.
If installed, remove the I/O connector cover on the system.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O connectors, do not touch the connectors or the connector pins.
Install the sled in the enclosure.
Power on the sled.
NOTE: Ability to power on the sled requires iDRAC to fully initialize first.
Enter the System Setup to confirm that the battery is operating properly.
Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup's Time and Date fields.
Exit the System Setup.
To test the newly installed battery, remove the system from the enclosure, for at least an hour.
Reinstall the system into the enclosure, after an hour.
Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect,
