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3. Check the connection of the coin cell battery to the system board.
See “Replacing the Battery” in Chapter 7, “Installing System Board Options,” for
information on gaining access to the battery socket.
4. Is the battery firmly installed in the battery socket on the system board?
Ye s . Go to step 7.
No . Go to step 6.
5. Reseat the battery in its socket.
6. Close the system doors and reconnect the system to the electrical outlet.
Is the problem resolved?
Ye s . The battery was loose. You have fixed the problem.
No . Continue with this procedure.
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 recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
7. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
8. Replace the battery.
Is the problem resolved?
Ye s . The battery's charge was low. You have fixed the problem.
No . See Chapter 9, “Getting Help,” for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
Troubleshooting the Power Supplies
Your system contains two redundant power supplies. The two indicators on the back
of each power supply (see Figure 6-5) signal the power supply's current status. If the
red (forwardmost) failure indicator lights up, replace the power supply as described in
the following subsection.
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