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APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the battery assembly in your APC uninterruptible power supply model SRT30000XLA.

What you need

  1. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Safety precautions: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before you begin your repair, unplug your UPS.

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  2. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Remove the front bezel: step 2, image 1 of 2 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Remove the front bezel: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Plastic clips secure the front bezel.

    • Pull the left edge of the front bezel away from the device to release the plastic clip.

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  3. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Continue pulling the left edge of the front bezel away from the device until the right clip releases.

    • Remove the front bezel.

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  4. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use the cutout in the battery connector to pull it toward the right edge of the device and disconnect it.

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  6. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Reposition the battery connector: step 5, image 1 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Reposition the battery connector: step 5, image 2 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Reposition the battery connector: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Lift and rotate the battery connector to move it out of the way of the battery assembly.

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  7. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the battery assembly: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the three 23 mm‑long screws securing the battery assembly.

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  8. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Remove the battery assembly: step 7, image 1 of 2 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Remove the battery assembly: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the battery assembly out of the housing until it stops at its first plastic tab.

    • You'll feel the assembly stop abruptly and hear the plastic tab "click."

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  9. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Depress the plastic tab while pulling on the battery assembly until it clears the tab.

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  10. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Continue pulling the battery assembly out of the housing until it stops at its second plastic tab.

    • You'll feel the assembly stop abruptly and hear the plastic tab "click."

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  11. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Depress the plastic tab while pulling on the battery assembly until it’s free from the housing.

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  12. APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Battery Assembly Replacement, Only the battery assembly remains: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • You're now left with the battery assembly.

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Conclusion

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our APC Smart-UPS SRT30000XLA Community for help.

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