Replacing The Battery - IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

Replacing the battery

When replacing the battery, you must replace it with a lithium battery of the same
type from the same manufacturer. To avoid possible danger, read and follow the
information in "Safety information" on page 117.
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
Complete the following steps to replace the battery:
1. Follow any special handling and installation instructions supplied with the
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices. Disconnect all external cables and
3. Complete the following steps to remove the battery:
4. Complete the following steps to insert the new battery:
5. Replace the frame-support bracket and the side cover and connect the cables.
6. Turn on the server.
7. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set configuration parameters.
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system date and time.
replacement battery.
power cords; then, remove the side cover and frame-support bracket. See
"Removing the side cover" on page 40 and "Removing the frame-support
bracket" on page 41.
a. Use one fingernail to press the top of the battery clip away from the battery.
The battery pops up when released.
b. Use your thumb and index finger to lift the battery from the socket.
a. Tilt the battery so that you can insert it into the socket on the side opposite
the battery clip.
b. Press the battery down into the socket until it clicks into place. Make sure
the battery clip holds the battery securely.
See "Replacing the side cover" on page 59.
v Set the system date and time.
v Set passwords if necessary.