APC Back-UPS 1600VA BX1600MI-GR battery replacement

APC Back-UPS 1600VA BX1600MI-GR battery replacement

How I've replaced batteries on my APC Back-UPS 1600VA BX1600MI-GR.
Offical APC battery model:
APC RBC17

Battery model I used:
WP1236W Long F2

Battery physical dimensions:
Length: 151 mm
Width: 65 mm
Height: 94 mm
Total Height (including terminals): 100 mm
Terminal Type: F2 (6.35 mm spade connectors)
Weight: Approx. 2.65 kg
Voltage: 12 V
Capacity: 9 Ah

CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Pulling the battery connector out
00:58 Removing the case bolts
02:37 Prying open the front cover
03:33 Opening the case
04:00 Removing the battery
06:49 Battery properties
07:25 Checking and connecting batteries
08:40 Installing the new batteries
10:25 Closing the cover
12:06 Checking if it works

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