Replacing the system battery – Dell PowerEdge 1500SC User Manual
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28.
Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is operating correctly. See "
Running System Diagnostics
," for information on running
the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that might occur.
Replacing the System Battery
The battery is a 3.0-volt (V), coin-cell battery. To remove the battery, perform the following steps.
1.
Enter the System Setup program and, if possible, make a printed copy of the System Setup screens.
See "Using the System Setup Program," in the User's Guide for instructions.
2.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3.
Remove the system's right-side cover (see "
Removing and Replacing the System Covers
" in "Troubleshooting Your System").
4.
Remove the cooling shrouds (see "
5.
Remove the system battery (see
You can pry the system battery out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconductive object such as a plastic screwdriver.
6.
Install the new system battery with the side labeled "+" facing up (see
).
Figure 6-17. Installing the System Battery
7.
Replace the cooling shrouds (see "
").
8.
Replace the system's right-side cover.
9.
Reconnect the system to an electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
10.
Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery is operating properly.
11.
Enter the correct time and date through the System Setup program's Time and Date settings.
Also reenter any system configuration information that is no longer displayed on the System Setup screens, and then exit the System Setup program.
12.
To test the newly installed battery, power down and disconnect the system from the electrical source for at least an hour.
13.
Replace the front bezel.
14.
After an hour, connect the system to an electrical source and turn on the power.
15.
Enter the System Setup program and if the time and date are still incorrect, see "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
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NOTE:
If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis
intrusion detector.
WARNING:
Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. For more information, see
"
Safety First— For You and Your System
" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
WARNING:
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION:
See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.