Dell PowerEdge 2970 Hardware Owner's Manual page 101

Figure 3-29. Replacing the System Battery
1 positive side of battery
connector
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or
removing a battery.
5 Install the new system battery.
Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector.
a
Hold the battery with the "+" facing up, and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of
b
the connector.
Press the battery straight down into the connector until it snaps into place.
c
6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 56.
7 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
peripherals.
8 Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating properly. See "Entering the
System Setup Program" on page 37.
9 Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup program's Time and Date fields.
10 Exit the System Setup program.
11 To test the newly installed battery, turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for
at least an hour.
12 After an hour, reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn it on.
13 Enter the System Setup program and if the time and date are still incorrect, see "Getting Help" on
page 147 for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
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2 system battery
2
3 negative side of battery
connector
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