Remove the Battery

1. Prepare the server for service.
   1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cords from the power supplies.

      See Powering Down the Server.

   2. Extend the server to the maintenance position.

      See Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position.

   3. Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the chassis.

      See Take Antistatic Measures.

   4. Remove the server top cover.

      See Remove the Server Top Cover.

2. If there is a PCIe card installed in the PCIe riser slot 2, remove the riser and card to gain access to the battery.

   See Remove a PCIe Riser From PCIe Slot 1 or 2.

3. To dislodge the battery from the retainer, place your finger under the side of the battery nearest the rear of the server [1] and gently lift the battery up and out of the retainer [2].