System battery replacement 104
System battery replacement
If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, then replace the battery that
provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years.
WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium
pentoxide, or an alkaline battery pack. A risk of fire and burns exists if the battery pack is not
properly handled. To reduce the risk of personal injury:
• Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).
• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
• Replace only with the spare designated for this product.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 15).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 15).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 18).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 18).
5. Remove the secondary PCI riser cage. ("Remove the PCI riser cage" on page 21)
6. If installed, remove any expansion board installed in slot 1.
7. Locate the battery on the system board ("System board components" on page 10).
8. Remove the battery.
Use a small flat-bladed, nonconductive tool to carefully remove the battery from the socket.
WARNING: Do not exert too much force to rem
ove the system battery. The battery could pop
out of the socket, or the tool could slip and damage the socket or the system board.
IMPORTANT: Replacing the system board battery resets the system ROM to its default
configuration. After replacing the battery, use BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the UEFI
System Utilities ("HPE UEFI System Utilities" on page 94) to reconfigure the system.
To replace the component: