APC Battery Cartridge Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides instructions for replacing the battery cartridge in various APC UPS models. For information on recycling the used battery, please refer to the Used Battery Information sheet included with the replacement battery. [recycling symbol] [lead symbol ?]

Back-UPS Series

BN1250LCD and compatible models

Compatible models include:

• BN1250LCD
• BR1000-CH, BR1100CI series
• BR1200LCDI, BR1300LCD, BR1500LCD, BR1500LCDI
• BX900R, BX1200R, BX1300LCD, BX1300LCD-CN, BX1500LCD
• DL1000VNT

Replacement Steps:

1. Press release tabs and slide off the battery door. [arrow]
2. Disconnect the battery wires. [arrow]
3. Replace with the new battery and connect the wires. [arrow]
4. Close the battery door. [arrow]

Back-UPS BK 200/500, Back-UPS Pro, Smart-UPS SU 280/420

Diagram shows a sequence of disconnecting and connecting a UPS unit, illustrating opening and closing the unit.

Back-UPS Pro USB 350/500/650

Diagram shows a UPS unit with an arrow indicating access to a compartment for battery replacement.

Back-UPS 1000/1400

Diagram illustrates steps for battery replacement: Unhook, Tilt, Remove, Connect, Fold, Pull.

Back-UPS Office 250/500

Diagram shows hands performing actions: Press and Slide, Connect Wire, Close Cover.

Back-UPS ES350/ES500

Diagram illustrates steps: remove screw, slide cover off, disconnect wires, replace battery, reconnect wires, close cover, reinstall screw.

Back-UPS ES 350/450/550/650/725/750 (120 V) / Back-UPS ES 400/550/700 (230 V)

Diagram illustrates steps: press release tabs and slide off cover, disconnect wires and replace battery, reconnect wires, close cover.

BX800/1100xx-xx

1. To remove the front panel, insert a screwdriver into the notch on the bottom of the unit. Forcefully tap the screwdriver to unsnap the front panel off of the unit. Remove the screws from the back panel of the unit. [screwdriver icon] [screw icon]
2. Remove the side panels. [screw icon]
3. Detach the red and black wires from the battery. Remove the old battery and replace with new battery. Reconnect the battery wires, red to the [plus symbol] and black to the [minus symbol]. Reassemble the unit.

BX650xx-xx

1. Remove screws from the bottom of the front panel of the UPS. Slide the front panel upwards to remove it. [screw icon]
2. Detach the red and black wires from the battery.
3. Replace with a new battery. Connect the wires: red to the “+” terminal and black to the “-” terminal. Reassemble the UPS.

Smart-UPS Series

Smart-UPS Rack-Mount (5.25 inch models)

Diagram illustrates steps: Unhook, Swing, Pull, Open, Connect. Shows connection points labeled Red (+) and Black (-). Models 700-1400 and 2200-3000 are indicated.

Smart-UPS Rack-Mount (8.75 inch models)

Diagram illustrates steps: Unhook, Swing, Pull, Open, Connect for larger rack-mount units.

Smart-UPS Rack-Mount XL Battery Packs

Diagram illustrates steps: Remove, Pull, Open for XL battery packs.

Smart-UPS 2200/3000

Diagram illustrates steps: Tilt, Unhook, Open, Pull, Connect. Shows battery modules and foam spacers.

UXBP 24/48/48M

Diagram shows connection of multiple battery modules.

SmartCell XR

Diagram shows connection of multiple battery modules and a communication module.

Smart-UPS 450/1500 / Smart-UPS XLBP

Diagram illustrates steps: Unhook, Tilt, Fold, Pull, Remove, Connect for various Smart-UPS models and XLBP units.