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Replace the NV battery - AFF C80

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Replace the NV battery in your AFF C80 system when the battery begins to lose charge or fails, as it is responsible for preserving critical system data during power outages. The replacement process involves shutting down the impaired controller, removing the controller module, replacing the NV battery, reinstalling the controller module, and returning the failed part to NetApp.

Remove the failed NV battery from the controller module and install the replacement NV battery.

Steps

  1. Open the air duct cover and locate the NV battery.

    Replace the NV battery

    Callout number 1

    NV battery air duct cover

    Callout number 2

    NV battery plug

  2. Lift the battery up to access the battery plug.

  3. Squeeze the clip on the face of the battery plug to release the plug from the socket, and then unplug the battery cable from the socket.

  4. Lift the battery out of the air duct and controller module, and then set it aside.

  5. Remove the replacement battery from its package.

  6. Install the replacement battery pack into the controller:

    1. Plug the battery plug into the riser socket and make sure that the plug locks into place.

    2. Insert the battery pack into the slot and press firmly down on the battery pack to make sure that it is locked into place.

  7. Close the NV air duct cover.

    Make sure that the plug locks into the socket.