Removing and replacing Tier 2 CRUs
You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional
charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for the server.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Removing the battery
To remove the battery, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 77).
4. Remove any adapters that impede access to the battery.
5. Locate the battery on the system board (see "System-board internal connectors"
6. Remove the battery:
Installing the battery
The following notes describe information that you must consider when replacing the
battery in the server.
v You must replace the battery with a lithium battery of the same type from the
v To order replacement batteries, call 1-800-426-7378 within the United States, and
v After you replace the battery, you must reconfigure the server and reset the
v To avoid possible danger, read and follow the following safety statement.
on page 73.
and external cables.
on page 9).
a. Use a 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.
same manufacturer.
1-800-465-7999 or 1-800-465-6666 within Canada. Outside the U.S. and
Canada, call your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
system date and time.
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