1. Exadata Server X11M Service Manual
  2. Servicing the Battery
  3. Remove the Battery

Remove the Battery

Battery holder types may vary.
  1. Prepare the server for service.
    1. Power off the server.
    2. Disconnect the power cords from the power supplies.
    3. Extend the server into the maintenance position.
    4. Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist, and then to a metal area on the chassis.
    5. Remove the server top cover.
  2. Locate the battery and RTC battery retainer on the server motherboard.

    Note:

    Coin battery retainer types that are mounted in the RTC battery motherboard location may be different.
    Figure showing the system battery location.
  3. Remove the battery from the battery holder.
    Review the following battery holder (Part number: 8210501) options.Figure showing the system battery options.
    Callout Description

    1

    796136-1 Top-Load Battery Connector (TE)

    2

    1093TR Top-Load Battery Connector

    3

    1070TR Top-Load Battery Connector

    4

    S8421 Top-Load Battery Connector
    Do one of the following detailed instructions for the type of RTC battery retainer on the server motherboard.
    • [1] Remove the battery from the TE Top-Load Battery Connector as follows.

      Each connector consists of a housing with a positive contact and a negative contact. The floor of the housing is embossed with a `+' to designate the positive contact. The connector features four lips for positive retention of the battery.

      1. Grasp connector. Support the connector by grasping the "positive" end of the connector.

        Note:

        CAUTION! The connector must be supported, otherwise damage to the soldered contacts could occur.
      2. Slide battery under lips at positive end of connector. While supporting the connector, simultaneously push the battery toward the positive end of the connector, and slightly move the lips at the negative end of the connector away from the battery. Hold in this position, and lift the battery.
      3. Pull the battery from the connector. Figure showing how to remove the system RTC battery from the TE Top-Load Battery Connector.
    • [2] Remove the battery from the 1093TR battery connector as follows.

      Push the coin battery towards the negative spring and then lift up the coin battery to dislodge it from its holder.

      Figure showing how to remove the system battery from the 1093TR holder.
    • [3] [4] Remove the battery from other Top-Load Battery Connectors as follows.

      1. To dislodge the battery from the retainer, place your finger under the side of the battery nearest the rear of the server [1].

      2. Gently lift the battery up and out of the retainer [2].

      Figure showing how to remove the system battery.