Replacing the battery – Bio-Rad T100™ Thermal Cycler User Manual
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Replacing the Battery
The battery needs to be replaced if the time and date do not remain set after the unit is turned
off. The battery is a 3V lithium coin cell (Renata CR2477N, Bio-Rad catalog #9001228-SVC)
and is mounted in the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit.
Contact your Bio-Rad Service Representative for assistance with battery replacement.
Precautions and instructions about battery replacement
WARNING! If misused or abused, the battery may explode or leak, causing injury
to personnel and/ or damage to the unit. Do not attempt to revive or recharge a
used T100 battery by any means. Do not expose the battery to flames, high
temperatures, moisture, or direct sunlight. Do not open, dismantle, modify, or short
circuit the battery.
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Turn the unit over so the bottom faces up and remove the green access panel.
3. Note the orientation of the old battery in the battery holder.
4. Remove the old battery from the battery holder and place it on a nonconductive surface
such as a sheet of paper.
5. Install the new battery into the battery holder with the same orientation noted earlier.
6. Replace the access panel and turn the unit right-side up.
7. Reconnect the power cord.
8. Prior to disposal, protect the old battery from shorts by sealing it in the packaging from
the replacement battery or by wrapping it with insulating tape.
9. Dispose of the old battery in accordance with local rules and regulations.
California, USA use only
Lithium battery in the equipment contains perchlorate
"Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
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