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Installing and Removing the System Board Battery
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4. Pull the fan out to remove it. If necessary, use leverage. For example, use the flat head of a screwdriver
to slowly remove the fan unit, because of the tight fit.
5. If the appliance is running, immediately install a replacement fan. Push the fan into the chassis until it
locks into position.
6. Replace the fan grille.
7. Tighten the retaining thumb screw of the fan grille.
Installing and Removing the System Board
Battery
This section describes how to change the CMOS battery on the system board of the Check Point 21400
VSX.
Warning- Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type that the
manufacturer recommends. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Warning- Make certain that you removed the power cord from the appliance
before you proceed with any of the following steps.
Caution- Make certain that you are properly grounded when you handle
components internal to the appliance to protect against electrostatic
discharge damage to the appliance.
Before You Start:
To replace a Check Point 21400 VSX battery, you need:
 Physical access to the appliance
 A replacement battery
 Access to the appliance by using the CLI
To replace the battery:
1. Power down the appliance and remove the lower tray:
a) Use the CLI to shut down the appliance.
b) Press the power switch at the rear of the appliance to turn off power to the appliance.
c) Remove the power cords from the appliance.