Install the Battery

Installing the battery is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before installing the battery.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing the battery, remove the faulty or obsolete battery first, then return to this procedure, Step 2. See Remove the Battery.

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

2. Position the battery where it will install into the receptacle.

   The positive (+) side of the battery faces left.

3. Press the battery into the receptacle until you hear a click.
4. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed the battery as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 5.

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

5. Install the Air Duct.

   See Install the Air Duct.

6. Finish the installation procedure.

   See Returning the Server to Operation.

Related Information

• Remove the Battery

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation