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Remove the CMOS battery - CR2032

Use this procedure to remove the CMOS battery.

The following notes describe information that you must consider when replacing the battery:

  • Lenovo has designed this product with your safety in mind. The lithium battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you replace the battery, you must adhere to the following instructions.
  • If you replace the original lithium battery with a heavy-metal battery or a battery with heavy-metal components, be aware of the following environmental consideration. Batteries and accumulators that contain heavy metals must not be disposed of with normal domestic waste. They will be taken back free of charge by the manufacturer, distributor, or representative, to be recycled or disposed of in a proper manner.
  • After you replace the battery, you must reconfigure the server and reset the system date and time.

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
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Attention
CAUTION

When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo specified part number or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:
  • Throw or immerse into water
  • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
  • Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Attention
CAUTION
The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Exchange it only with the approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations.

Before removing the CMOS battery:

  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines (see Safety and Installation Guidelines).

  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Power off the server).

  3. If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

  4. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).

  5. Remove the PCIe expansion tray (see Remove the PCIe expansion tray).

  6. Remove the system board air baffle (see Remove the system board air baffle and the power interposer) or the processor and memory expansion tray and the processor and memory expansion tray air baffle (see Remove the processor and memory expansion tray).

    Figure 1. CMOS battery location on the system board

    Table 1. CMOS battery
    1 CMOS battery - CR2032

To remove the CMOS battery, complete the following steps:

  1. Gently push on one side of the battery until it leaves the seat.
    Figure 2. CMOS battery removal

  2. Use fingers to pick up the battery.

After removing the CMOS battery, dispose it according to local regulations.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube