Prerequisites
NOTE: 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. See the safety instructions that came with your system for additional information.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Turn off the system.
Remove the system from the enclosure.
Install the I/O connector cover.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O connectors, ensure that you cover the connectors when you remove the system from the enclosure.
Remove the system cover.
Remove the following:
a)Drives:
Press the button on the drive carrier to open the release handle.
Holding the release handle, slide the carrier out.
b)Drive backplane:
Pressing the release latches, lift the drive backplane only until the guide pins on the drive cage disengage from the guides on the drive backplane.
NOTE: You cannot disconnect the drive backplane cable from the system board connector, until you remove the drive cage.
NOTE: If your system supports a SAS/PCIe backplane, then you must also loosen two additional retention screws that connect the storage controller cable connector to the system board connector.
Remove the drive cage:
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws securing the drive cage to the chassis.
Holding the drive cage by its edges, lift the drive cage away from the system.
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the retention screws securing the drive backplane cable connector to the system board connector.
Lift the drive backplane away from the system.
Replacing the NVRAM backup battery - Option A:
Locate the system battery on the system.
To remove the battery:
Push the battery toward the positive side of the battery until the battery disengages from the connector.
Lift the battery away from the system.
To install a new system battery:
Hold the battery with the "+" sign facing the positive side of the battery connector.
Insert the battery down into the connector and push the positive side of the battery until the battery snaps into place.
Install the following:
a)Drive backplane:
Align the retention screws on the drive backplane cable connector with the screw holes on the system board connector.
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the retention screws to secure the drive backplane cable connector to the system board.
NOTE: If your system supports a SAS/PCIe backplane, then you must also secure two additional retention screws that connect the storage controller cable connector to the system board connector.
Installing the drive cage:
Align the screw holes on the drive cage with the screw holes on the system.
Lower the drive cage into the system until the drive cage is seated in place.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, replace the screws to secure the drive cage to the system.
Align the guides on the drive backplane with the guide pins on the drive cage.
Pressing the release latches, lower the drive backplane into the system until it is firmly seated, and the latches engage with the system.
b)Drives:
Insert the drive carrier into the drive slot.
Push the release handle until the carrier locks in place.
Install the system cover.
Remove the I/O connector cover.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O connectors, do not touch the connectors or the connector pins.
Install the system into the enclosure.
Turn on the system.
