Replacing The Backup Battery - Siemens SIMATIC Series Operating Instructions Manual

7.4.2

Replacing the backup battery

Note
Note the following points:
• Batteries are wearing parts.
Backup batteries should be replaced at intervals of 5 years in order to maintain PC
functionality.
• The configuration data of the device is deleted when the battery is replaced.
Note the current BIOS setup settings.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Requirement
● A lithium battery recommended by the manufacturer or one that is identical
Information on original spare parts for SIMATIC IPCs is available at SIMATIC IPC after-
sales information system (http://www.siemens.com/asis).
Note
Article number of the original spare part (lithium battery of the same type): A5E00369854
CR2032).
Procedure
1. The location of the backup battery on the motherboard and the procedure for replacing it
are described in the manual of the motherboard on the supplied "Documentation and
Drivers" DVD.
2. Reset the BIOS setup.
See also
Battery monitoring (Page 68)
SIMATIC IPC547G
Operating Instructions, 04/2020, A5E49948632-AA
Device maintenance and repair
7.4 Removing and installing hardware
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