Apple Xserve - Manual (Page 45)

Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components 45
To replace the battery:
1 Shut down the Xserve and unplug all cables.
Important: Be sure the Xserve is turned off and the power cords are unplugged before
you replace the battery.
2 Remove the Xserve from the rack and open it. For instructions, see “Opening and
Closing the Xserve” on page 30.
3 Remove the PCI card in slot 1 if it blocks access to the battery holder.
4 Remove the old battery from the holder.
5 Insert the new battery in the holder with the negative (–) side facing away from the
power supply.
6 If you removed a PCI card, replace it.
7 Close the Xserve and return it to the rack.
Important: Dispose of the old battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions and
your local environmental laws. See the battery disposal information in the Regulatory
Compliance Information section at the end of this guide.
WARNING: Always wait 5 to 10 minutes for the Xserve to cool down before you try to
replace the battery. Components near the battery slot may be very hot.
WARNING: To avoid risk of explosion, replace the battery only with type CR2032.