Owners Manual

Figure 67. Installing the hard drive backplane
Next steps
1. Connect all the cables to the backplane.
2. Install all the hard drives.
3. Install the backplane cover.
4. Install the cooling fan assembly.
5. Install the air shroud.
6. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 57.
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 on page 56.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 57.
3. If applicable, close the PCIe card holder latch on the air shroud to release the full length card.
4. If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from expansion card(s).
5. Remove the expansion card riser 1A.
Steps
1. Locate the battery socket. For more information, see System board jumpers and connectors.
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 as shown in the following illustration:
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