Battery Replacement - IBM RS/6000 44P 270 Service Manual

Battery Replacement

CAUTION:
A lithium battery can cause fire, explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), solder directly to the cell, incinerate, or
expose cell contents to water. Keep away from children. Replace only with the
part number specified for your system. Use of another battery may present a risk
of fire or explosion.
The battery connector is polarized; do not attempt to reverse polarity.
Dispose of the battery according to local regulations.
To replace the battery, do the following:
1. Shut down the system unit as described in "Stopping the System Unit" on
page 224.
2. Unplug the power cable.
3. Remove the left-side cover as described in "Removal of Covers" on page 226.
4. Remove the cover support bridge as described in "Processor and Memory Card
Cover" on page 231.
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