Owners Manual

Figure 64. Cable routing - 8 x 2.5 hard drive backplane with onboard SATA

hard drive backplane 2. cable routing clip

3. backplane signal cable 4. backplane power cable

5. system board 6. SATA cable

7. cable routing clip

System battery

The system battery is used for low-level system functions such as powering the real-time and date settings of the system.

Replacing the system battery

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.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedures in Before working inside your system.

1. If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from expansion card(s) in the expansion card riser 1A.

2. Remove the low profile or full height X1 expansion card riser 1A.

Steps

1. Locate the battery socket. For more information, see the Jumpers and connectors section.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while installing

or removing a battery.

2. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.

Installing and removing system components