Replacing the Bridge Battery in the MICROS Tablet 720

Follow the steps below to replace the bridge battery in the MICROS Tablet 720.

Prerequisites

  • #1 Phillips head screwdriver

  • Tweezer or needle nose pliers

Procedure

  1. Place the tablet face down on a rubberized or cloth surface to prevent scratches.

  2. Slide the battery release latch until the main battery detaches from the tablet body. Set the main battery aside.

    Figure 5-5 Removing the MICROS Tablet 720 Main Battery


    This figure depicts sliding the battery latch on the rear of the tablet.

  3. Remove the bridge battery cover using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. For some tablets, you may need to peel back the license decal first.

    Figure 5-6 Removing the Bridge Battery Cover


    This figure depicts removing the bridge battery cover with a screwdriver.

  4. Carefully remove the battery from the compartment until you can access the connector cable. Use your fingers or a gripping tool to carefully separate the connector. Make sure you hold and pull the plastic connectors and not the wires. After disconnecting the battery, set it aside.

    Figure 5-7 Battery Connector Cable


    This figure shows the battery connector cable with the plastic connectors highlighted.

  5. Connect the replacement battery. Tuck the excess battery wire into the casework and place the battery in the battery compartment.

    Figure 5-8 The Bridge Battery in the Battery Compartment

    This image shows the bridge battery inside the battery compartment.

  6. Reinstall the battery cover and hand-tighten the screw.

  7. (Optional) Attach the CBR sticker inside the battery bay. The CBR sticker helps identify tablets whose bridge batteries have been replaced.

  8. Reinstall the main battery.