**Change APC UPS Battery**

This is an example for an APC 1400 UPS. Other APC's might be the same.

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  - Get out the yellow fuse.
  - Unscrew 4 screws on the top backside of the ups.
  - Turn the UPS and loosen the from at the bottom side with two screwdrivers.
  - Put 1 screwdriver in the opening and pull a little bit.
  - Loosen the side notches with the other screwdriver until the front is off.
  - Unscrew the 2 screws at the front.
  - Lay-down the UPS on its side and remove the upper case with 2 screwdrivers.
  - As the case comes loose, you will see 2 batteries. Disconnect and remove them.
  - Remember the the cable layout!!!
  - Black on minus **-000+** plus and minus with black short cable **-000+** red cable plus.
  - With the batteries replaced, assemble the case. 
  - Put the upper case back, turn the UPS so it stands normally
  - Return the two screws at the front in it's place.
  - Put back the front and screw on the back with its 4 screws.
  - Insert the yellow fuse.

You should now be ready to go again with a fresh pair of batteries. 

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