The following notes describe information that you must
consider when replacing the battery.
To remove the coin-cell battery, complete the following steps:
- Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
- Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect
the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.
- Remove the top cover (see Removing the top cover).
- If necessary, lift the riser-card assembly 2 out of the
way (see Removing a riser-card assembly).
- Remove the coin-cell battery:
Figure 1. Coin-cell battery position
- If there is a rubber cover on the battery holder, use
your fingers to lift the battery cover from the battery connector.
- Use one finger to tilt the battery horizontally out
of its socket, pushing it away from the socket.
Attention: Neither tilt nor push the battery by
using excessive force.
Figure 2. Coin-cell battery removal
- Use your thumb and index finger to lift the battery
from the socket.
Attention: Do not lift the battery by using excessive
force. Failing to remove the battery properly may damage the socket
on the system board. Any damage to the socket may require replacing
the system board.
- Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances
or regulations. See the Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the Documentation CD for more information.