Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 CMOS battery

This product was designed with your safety in mind. The lithium battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger. If you replace the battery, you must adhere to all safety instructions.

CAUTION:

The battery contains lithium. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the battery.

Do not:

Throw or immerse into water
Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
Repair or disassemble

Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)

Use the reference numbers in parentheses at the end of each notice, such as (C003) for example, to find the matching translated notice in IBM® Systems Safety Notices.

Perform the following steps to replace the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 CMOS battery:

Insert the new battery in the battery socket. Figure 1 shows the location ( of the battery socket.
Figure 1. Location of the CMOS battery on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4
1. Hold the battery so that the positive (+) side of the battery is facing toward the center of the server.
2. Pull the retainer tab out of the way so that you can slide the battery into its socket.
3. Slide the battery down until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure 2.
  Figure 2. CMOS battery socket
Replace the top cover. See Replacing the top cover.
Place the node in the rack. See Replacing the SAN Volume Controller in a rack.