Introduction
Easily replace your UPS battery after finding the needed new battery by model number.
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Turn off and unplug your UPS from wall power, then turn it upside down.
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Pull the yellow tab loose, to disconnect the battery.
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Use a long number 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove 4 screws so you can open the case.
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This may be difficult to find an appropriate screwdriver. You will also possibly need to gently pry between the two pieces of the case with a small flathead screwdriver to separate the two pieces of the case.
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Disconnect and remove the battery from the case.
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Install the new battery and connect it, noting the red and black color coating.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
3 comments
Use a #1;phillips head screwdriver.
I own an APC RN450M. A #2:phillips head screwdriver doesn't work with that 450 VA model. In fact it doesn't even fit in the screw holes.
But a #1;phliips head screwdriver with at least an 8 inch shaft woks fine.
Agreed with @bobhyman, a #1 Phillips screwdriver is what's needed, although something a little shorter than 8 inches is probably OK too (measure the height of the entire unit as an upper bound). It might not be super-easy to find one of these at a local hardware store, but I ended up ordering something on Amazon. Other than that this is a pretty easy replacement. Thanks!
bmah -
I used a #2, but it was a skinny one.
The yellow battery shutoff clip is what gave me the most problem, it was really tight in there!