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Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 Installation and Service Manual

Installing the system battery

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 recommended by the manufacturer. For more information, see the safety information that shipped with your system.
NOTE Battery is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures are to be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

  1. Locate the battery socket. For more information, see the System board connectors section.
  2. Hold the battery with the "+" facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
  3. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
    Figure 1. Installing the system battery
    This image shows installing the system battery.This image shows installing the system battery.

Next steps

  1. If removed, install the expansion card riser.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  3. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly.
  4. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
  5. Exit System Setup.

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