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Replacing Battery Backup Units

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Replacing Battery Backup Units Intel recommends that you replace BBUs once a year or after 500 recharging cycles, whichever comes first. The warranty on the battery pack is for one year. After you install a new BBU, use one of the Intel configuration utilities to reset the battery recharge cycle counter to zero. For instructions, see Chapter 3, "Monitoring BBUs with the Intel Configuration Utilities." Disposing of Battery Backup Units o WARNING: Do not damage the battery pack in any way. Toxic chemicals can be released if it is damaged. The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the environment. Federal, state, and local regulations prohibit the disposal of rechargeable batteries in public landfills. Be sure to recycle the old battery packs properly. Intel reminds you that you must comply with all applicable battery disposal and hazardous material handling laws and regulations in the country or other jurisdiction where you are using the BBU. 9

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Replacing Battery Backup Units
Intel recommends that you replace BBUs once a year or after 500 recharging cycles, whichever
comes first. The warranty on the battery pack is for one year. After you install a new BBU, use one
of the Intel configuration utilities to reset the battery recharge cycle counter to zero. For
instructions, see Chapter 3, “Monitoring BBUs with the Intel Configuration Utilities.”
Disposing of Battery Backup Units
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WARNING:
Do not damage the battery pack in any way. Toxic chemicals can be
released if it is damaged.
The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the environment.
Federal, state, and local regulations prohibit the disposal of rechargeable batteries in public
landfills. Be sure to recycle the old battery packs properly. Intel reminds you that you must comply
with all applicable battery disposal and hazardous material handling laws and regulations in the
country or other jurisdiction where you are using the BBU.
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