Removing the system battery

Use this information to remove the CMOS battery.

Before you remove the system battery, complete the following steps:
  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the compute node is installed in a NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure, remove it (see Removing a compute node from a chassis for instructions).
  3. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you.

The following notes describe information that you must consider when replacing the battery.

To remove the system battery, complete the following steps:

  1. Remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
  2. If necessary, lift the PCI riser-card assembly 2 out of the way (see Removing a PCI riser-cage assembly).
  3. Remove the system battery:
    1. Use a fingernail to press the top of the battery clip away from the battery. The battery pops up when it is released.
    2. Use your thumb and index finger to lift the battery from the socket.
      Figure 1. System battery removal
      System battery removal
      Attention: Do not lift the battery by using excessive force. Failing to remove the battery properly may damage the socket on the system board. Any damage to the socket may require replacing the system board.
  4. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. See the Lenovo Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the Lenovo Documentation CD for more information.