Maintenance and service 
  11.1 Removing and installing hardware components 
SIMATIC Box PC 627 
Operating Instructions, Release 05/2006, A5E00362052-03 
11-3 
Preparation 
 
 
Note 
For the BIOS setting "Profile: Standard" the configuration data of the device is deleted when 
the battery is replaced.  
For the BIOS setting "Profile: User" the configuration data of the device is retained; only the 
date and time has to be reconfigured.  
 
1.  Note down the current settings of the BIOS Setup.  
A list in which you can note down this information is found in the BIOS manual. 
2.  Disconnect the device from mains and unplug all cables. 
 
 
 
Notice 
The battery can also be exchanged when the device is operating. However, we 
recommend switching off the device, beforehand. 
Replacing the battery 
Follow the steps outlined below: 
 
Steps for replacing the battery 
1  Open the battery compartment.