Remove the Battery

Removing the battery is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before you remove the battery.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you have not prepared for service, do so now. See Preparing for Service.

   • If you are removing the battery as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 2.

2. Remove the air duct.

   See Remove the Air Duct.

3. Tilt the battery slighly to left and lift the battery out of the receptacle.
   

   The battery pops up.

4. Lift the battery out of the receptacle.
5. Set the battery aside.
6. Consider your next step.

   • If you removed the battery as part of a replacement operation, install a new battery. See Install the Battery.

   • If you removed the battery as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure. See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

Related Information

• Install the Battery

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation