Dell PowerEdge XR12

System battery
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
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. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions. See the Safety instructions that came with your system for more information.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the expansion card risers 2.
4. Remove the air shroud.
5. Remove the expansion card risers 1.
6. If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from the expansion cards.
Steps
1. To remove the battery:
a. Push the battery holder clip away from the battery.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the battery holder clip, ensure that you do not bend the battery holder clip
while installing or removing a battery.
b. Pull the battery out of the battery holder.
NOTE: Ensure that the + side of the battery is facing the battery holder clip.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the system battery is same for Rear Accessed and Front Accessed configurations.
Figure 114. Removing the system battery
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing
or removing a battery.
2. To install a new system battery:
a. Push the battery holder clip away.
NOTE: Ensure that the + side of the battery is facing the battery holder clip.
Installing and removing system components 103