Replacing The System Battery - HP 9000 rp3440 Installation Manual

Replacing the System Battery

Step 1. Turn off the system and disconnect power and external cables.
Step 2. Remove the cover. (See "Removing and Replacing System Covers and Bezels" on page 25 for
instructions.)
Step 3. Remove the memory airflow guide (See "Removing and Replacing the Memory Airflow Guide" on
page 41.)
Step 4. Remove the processor airflow guide, the front portion of the processor airflow guide, and fans 1A
and 1B (See "Removing and Replacing the Processor Airflow Guide" on page 42.)
Step 5. Lift up the battery retaining clip with a flat-head screwdriver and push on the back of the battery
to remove the battery from its holder (Figure 2-50).
Step 6. Lift up on the battery holder retaining clip with a flat-head screwdriver and slide the battery into
the holder. The positive (+) terminal of the battery faces up.
CAUTION
Step 7. Replace the cover. (See "Removing and Replacing System Covers and Bezels" on page 25 for
instructions.)
Step 8. Reconnect power and external cables and turn on the system.
Step 9. You must reset the system time and date using the BCH date command. Once you have set the
time and date, turn off the system, unplug the power cord, and wait for a minute before turning it
back on. Execute the date command again. If the time and date are now correct, you have installed
the battery correctly.
Chapter 2
Only lift the battery high enough to clear the holder. Excessive stress on the battery
holder retaining clip may damage the clip.
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