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Remove the CMOS battery

Follow this procedure to remove the CMOS battery.

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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 in a rack, remove it from the rack.

  4. Remove any locking device that secures the server cover, such as a Kensington lock or a pad lock.

  5. Remove the server cover (see Remove the server cover).
    CAUTION
    The heat sinks and processor could be very hot. To avoid from burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
  6. Remove the PCIe adapter installed in slot 1 if necessary (see Remove a PCIe adapter).

To remove the CMOS battery, complete the following steps:

  1. Locate the CMOS battery on the system board (see System board components).
  2. Gently press on the nub on the side of the CMOS battery as illustrated; then, pivot the battery away from the seat to remove it.
    Attention
    Avoid excessive force on the CMOS battery, as it might damage the socket on the system board and result in system board replacement.
    Figure 1. Removing the CMOS battery
    Removing the CMOS battery
After removing the CMOS battery:
  1. Install a new CMOS battery. See Install the CMOS battery.

  2. Dispose the CMOS battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Note
Make sure to install the CMOS battery before powering on the server. Otherwise, it might cause system abnormality.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube