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description: This section describes how to attach the Silvus battery to the radio modem.
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# Attaching the Battery

1. Take the Silvus StreamCaster 4240-EP and the Silvus battery out of the upper right compartment of the flight case.

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2. Connect the top of the battery to the bottom of the radio modem.&#x20;

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3. Align the battery in a 45-degree angle.&#x20;

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4. Connect both units and turn to align them. The battery locking mechanism will make an audible **click** sound.

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{% hint style="info" %}
To detach the battery for storage or charging, pull up the battery release latch on the side of the radio modem and turn the battery until it is released.
{% endhint %}

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