Replacing the battery in a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister

To replace a faulty battery with a new one received from customer replaceable unit (CRU) or field replaceable unit (FRU) stock, use this procedure.

1. Identify the node canister with the faulty battery by following the procedure Procedure: Understanding the Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 system status from the LEDs.
2. Follow the procedure Procedure: Removing a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister to remove the node canister with the faulty battery.
3. Open the lid of the canister, as described in Procedure: Removing and replacing the lid of a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister.
4. Spread the two blue battery latches outward as shown in Figure 1. Raise open both latching arms of the battery simultaneously to disconnect the battery.
   Figure 1. Opening latching arms to disconnect a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister battery
   

   

   
   
5. Holding the battery by its latching arms, lift it from its cradle. Place the battery in a safe place.
6. Remove the replacement battery from its package.
7. Open the latching arms of the replacement battery, then place the replacement battery into the battery cradle of the node canister so that the connectors align.
8. Apply gentle downward pressure to both battery latches so that the battery is drawn into the battery cradle. Ensure that both latches are fully engaged by spreading the two blue latches outward while you apply gentle downwards pressure.
9. Replace the canister lid, as described in Procedure: Removing and replacing the lid of a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister.
10. Reinstall the canister into the enclosure from which it was removed in step 2.
    Notes:

    • If the replacement battery is sufficiently charged, the node canister starts.
    • If the replacement battery is not sufficiently charged, the node canister does not come online. The battery continues to charge.
11. Refer to Procedure: Understanding the Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 system status from the LEDs to understand the charge level of the replacement battery. If the canister did not restart, use the management GUI to monitor the canister and battery status.
12. Reconnect the cables to the canister, ensuring that each cable goes into the same port from which it was removed in step 2.
13. When the canister is back online, check the event log for any new events that might indicate a problem with the reassembly.