Maintenance      5
Agilent U1251A/U1252A User’s and Service Guide 105
Replacing the Battery
The meter is powered by a 7.2 V battery. Use only the 
specified type. To ensure that the correct battery type is 
used, replace the battery immediately when the low battery 
sign flashes. If your meter has the rechargeable battery type, 
refer to the section “Charging The Battery”. The procedures 
for battery replacement are listed below:
1 At the rear panel, turn the screw on the battery cover 
from the LOCK to the OPEN position (counterclockwise).
Never discharge the battery by shorting it or by reverse polarity in any 
subjects. Make sure that the battery is the rechargeable type before 
charging it. Never rotate the rotary switch when the battery is being 
charged as DC at 24 V is being applied to the charging terminals.