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Dell Precision Rack 7910 Owner's Manual

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Replacing the system battery

Prerequisites

  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the cooling shroud.
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. For more information, see the safety information that shipped with your system.
CAUTION:Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Steps

  1. Locate the battery socket.
    CAUTION:To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing or removing a battery.
  2. Place your finger between the securing tabs at the negative side of the battery connector and lift the battery out of the socket.
    Figure 1. Removing the system battery
    This figure shows removing the system battery.
    1. positive side of the battery connector
    2. system battery
    3. negative side of the battery connector
  3. To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the "+" facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
  4. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.
    Figure 2. Installing the system battery
    This figure shows installing the system battery.
    1. system battery
    2. positive side of the battery connector

Next steps

  1. Install the cooling shroud.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  3. While booting, press <F2> to enter the System Setup and ensure the battery is operating properly.
  4. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
  5. Exit the System Setup.

To see a video on how to remove & install the system battery, search in the quick resource locator database at qrl.dell.com.

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