EXFO FIP-500 - Replacing the Battery

Maintenance
84 FIP-500
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Your unit can be powered either by battery or from an appropriate power
outlet when used with the provided USB power adapter. You can purchase
new batteries from EXFO.
For more information on the available power sources for your unit, as well
as their characteristics, refer to the Technical Specifications of your product.
WARNING
 Your unit uses a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery with built-in
protection that has been especially designed for EXFO. For this
reason, you can only replace it with batteries of the same type
and model. The use of other batteries may damage your unit
and compromise your safety.
You can purchase new batteries from EXFO.
 Battery replacement should only be done by a qualified
technician with the appropriate tools on an electronic bench or
similar environment.
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can cause complete or
intermittent equipment failures.
 Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap when
replacing the battery. Ensure that the antistatic strap makes
good skin contact and that the end of its wire is grounded
properly.
 Never touch any component inside the unit other than those
identified in the procedure hereafter, either with tools or your
fingers.