Replacing the battery on the CPU module

Remove the CPU module by following the procedure in Removing the CPU module.

Put on the antistatic wrist strap and grounding leash.

Disconnect the battery wire from the CPU module motherboard.

At the side of the CPU module, remove the four screws holding the battery housing, as shown in the following illustration, and remove the battery.

WARNING
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

AVERTISSEMENT
Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la pile. Remplacer la pile seulement avec une pile du même type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Mettre au rebut les piles usagées selon les instructions du fabricant.

ACHTUNG
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Die Batterien nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen. Gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers loswerden.

Install the new battery by placing it into the battery housing, and secure the battery housing to the CPU module using the four screws.

Reconnect the battery wire to the CPU module.

Reinstall the CPU module. See Procedures for installing the CPU module.

After turning on your system, run diagnostics on the new battery. See the Diagnostics Guide for more information.

Note
The battery is rechargeable, and diagnostics might indicate a low charge after installation. This is normal. The battery will begin charging automatically after you boot Data ONTAP.

Check and set the date and time values on your appliance. Replacing the battery will likely cause these values to get reset.