IBM B50 manual Changing the Battery

Changing the Battery

Before you begin:

Ÿ Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2.

ŸFollow any special handling and installation instructions supplied with the replacement battery.

ŸDisconnect all external cables and power cords, then remove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4 if you need additional information).

CAUTION:

The

lithium

battery

can

cause

fire,

explosion,

or

a

severe

burn.

Do

not

recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F),

solder directly

to

the cell,

incinerate, or expose

cell

contents

to

water.

Keep

away

from children.

Replace only with the part

number

specified

for

your

server.

Use

of

another

battery

may

present

a

risk of fire or explosion.

The

battery

connector

is

polarized;

do

not

attempt

to

reverse

polarity.

Dispose

of

the battery

according

to

local

regulations.

Attention:

Removing

the

battery

may

erase

the

Power-on Password, the current

time and date, the customized boot list, and any other customized

configuration

information.

After

changing the battery, you may have to reset

these values using the System

Management

Services

and

your operating

system.

Make sure that the power cable is

disconnected

from

the

server before changing the

battery.

4-367046 Model B50 User's Guide