IBM Netfinity 7100 User's Reference Manual page 165

Batteries and accumulators that contain heavy metals must not be disposed of with
normal domestic waste. They will be taken back free of charge by the manufacturer,
distributor, or representative, to be recycled or disposed of in a proper manner.
To order replacement batteries, call 1-800-772-2227 within the United States, and 1-
800-465-7999 or 1-800-465-6666 within Canada. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call
your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.
Note: After you replace the battery, you must reconfigure your server and reset the
system date and time.
To replace the battery:
1. Read the information in "Before you begin" on page 66.
2. Follow any special handling and installation instructions supplied with the battery.
3. Turn off the server and all attached devices and disconnect all external cables
and power cords (see "Safety information statements" on page 67); then remove
the top cover.
4. Locate the battery on the processor board (see "Processor board component
locations" on page 62).
5. Remove adapters as necessary so you can access the battery. (See "Working
with adapters" on page 70.)
6. Lift and remove the plastic dividers by pressing the latches on the top ends of the
dividers toward the dividers and lifting the dividers from the server.
7. Remove the battery:
a. Use one finger to lift the battery clip over the battery.
b. Use one finger to slightly slide the battery toward the rear of the server. The
spring mechanism behind the battery will push it out toward you as you slide it
forward.
c. Use your thumb and index finger to pull the battery from under the battery
clip.
d. Ensure that the battery clip is touching the base of the battery socket by
pressing gently on the clip.
8. Insert the new battery:
a. Tilt the battery so that you can insert it into the front of the socket, under the
battery clip.
b. As you slide it under the battery clip, press the battery down into the socket.
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