ProLiant DL 380 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures 2-39
System Board Battery
If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace
the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to
10 years.
WARNING: This server contains either an internal lithium manganese dioxide, or a vanadium
pentoxide battery. There is risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is not handled properly. To
reduce the risk of personal injury:
■ Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
■ Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C.
■ Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
■ Replace only with the spare designated for this product.
CAUTION: Loss of BIOS settings will occur if the lithium battery is removed. BIOS settings must
be reconfigured whenever the battery is replaced.
CAUTION: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of
together with general household waste. In order to forward them to recycling or
proper disposal, please use the public collection system or return them to, your
authorized Partners, or their agents.
IMPORTANT: Run the System Utility to configure the system after replacing the battery. See Chapter 3,
“Diagnostics and Troubleshooting,” for more information.