Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 system-board CMOS battery

This topic describes how to replace the system-board SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 CMOS battery.

If you are exchanging the battery for a new one, use only IBM® Part Number 33F8354 or a similar type of battery that the manufacturer recommends.

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 2145-8G4 system-board CMOS battery:

Follow any special handling and installation instructions that come with the replacement battery.
Locate the battery on the system board. Figure 1 shows the location () of the battery.
Figure 1. Location of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 CMOS battery holder
Insert the new battery:
1. Tilt the battery so that you can insert it into the socket on the side opposite the battery clip.
2. Press the battery down into the socket until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery clip holds the battery securely, as shown in Figure 2.
  Figure 2. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 CMOS battery holder
Replace the top cover. See Replacing the top cover.
Place the node in the rack. See Replacing the SAN Volume Controller in a rack.
Reconnect the external cables, and then reconnect the power cords and the node.
If there is a problem restarting the node, see MAP 5900: Hardware boot and then connect a monitor and keyboard to the system and reset the BIOS date and time.