Installing the system battery

Use this information to install the system battery.

The following notes describe information that you must consider when you replace the battery in the server:

Figure 1. System battery

• You must replace the battery with a lithium battery of the same type from the same manufacturer.
• To order replacement batteries, call 1-800-426-7378 within the United States, and 1-800-465-7999 or 1-800-465-6666 within Canada. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call your Lenovo sales representative or Lenovo reseller.
• After you replace the battery, you must reconfigure the server and reset the system date and time.
• To avoid possible danger, read and follow the following safety statement.

Statement 2

CAUTION

When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo Part Number 33F8354 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

To install the replacement battery, complete the following steps.

1. Follow any special handling and installation instructions that come with the replacement battery.
2. Insert the new battery:
   1. Tilt the battery so that you can insert it into the socket on the side opposite the battery clip.
      Figure 2. Tilt the battery
      
      
   2. Press the battery down into the socket until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery clip holds the battery securely.
   3. If you removed a rubber cover from the battery holder, use your fingers to install the battery cover on top of the battery connector.
3. Install and lock the left-side cover (see Installing the left-side cover).
4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.
   Note

   You must wait approximately 3 minutes after you connect the server power cord to an electrical outlet before the power-control button becomes active.
5. Start the Setup utility and reset the configuration:
   1. Set the system date and time.
   2. Set the power-on password.
   3. Reconfigure the server.
   See Starting the Setup utility for details.