Installing, removing, or replacing hardware devices
This section provides instructions on how to install, remove, or replace hardware
devices for your server. You can maintain your server by replacing the failing
hardware devices. If you are replacing a hardware device, perform the removal
procedure and then perform the installation procedure for the hardware device
that you want to replace.
Removing or installing the system board battery
This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the system board
battery.
Removing the system board battery
Attention
Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety
Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD
that comes with your product, and “Guidelines” on page 19. To obtain a copy of the
publications, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to remove the system board battery.
To remove the system board battery, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect
all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 21.
3. Locate the battery on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system
board” on page 15.
4. Remove the system board battery.
5. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
What to do next:
v To install a new system board battery, see “Installing the system board
battery” on page 44.
v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
Figure 32. Removing the system board battery
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