Prerequisites
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. For more information, see the safety information that shipped with your system.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instruction.
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
Remove the power supply units.
Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench.
Remove the system cover.
Remove the air shroud.
If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from expansion card(s).
If installed, remove the low profile or full height X1 expansion card risers.
Replacing the system battery:
Locate the battery socket.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery.
Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.
To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
If removed, install the low profile or full height X1 expansion card risers.
If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card(s).
If removed, install the air shroud.
Install the system cover.
Place the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Open the drive bays, install all drives, and then close the drive bays.
Install the power supply units.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
While booting, press F2 to enter the System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly.
Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
Exit the System Setup.
