Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
System battery
Replacing the system battery
Prerequisites
WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For more information, see the safety information that
shipped with your system.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from expansion card(s) in the expansion card riser 1A.
Remove the low profile or full height X1 expansion card riser 1A.
Steps
Locate the battery socket.For more information, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or
removing a battery.
Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.
Figure 109. Removing the system battery
To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
Figure 110. Installing the system battery
Next steps
Install the expansion card riser 1A.
If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card(s) in the expansion card riser 1A.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
While booting, press F2 to enter the System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly.
Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
Exit the System Setup.
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