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After coming home from a long day at work, you make sure the kids get their homework done, take out the trash and setting down with a nice family dinner. All is going well into the evening. But then, in the middle of the night, a horrible beeping noise echoes through the walls of your home.

Shuffling to get your slippers, half zombie half human, swaggering to the annoying source. Is it a smoke detector? A bomb? Has the Nuclear Armageddon finally came?

No, it’s the dreaded low battery alarm from your Verizon Fios Optical Network Terminal. And it won’t shut up until you silence the alarm. Don’t worry, you can do this right now and we will tell you how in just a minute.

If you have a Verizon Fios Battery Backup Optical Network Terminal, chances are you will eventually hear an annoying beeping sound that indicates low power or drainage to your backup battery. The 12v battery in your unit is there in case of a power outage.

When you do lose power, a fully charged backup battery will keep your phone lines working for roughly 8 hours. Over time, the battery will drain and lose credible charge until it’s dead and you will be out of luck.

Managing your backup battery unit is important to keep your phone lines on in case of an emergency.

If you are in an area that has frequent power outages, it’s important to get a Verizon backup battery replacement. Most Verizon fios backup units take standard 12V batteries, and it’s fairly easy to install so you won’t need to call a technician to come to your home. Every few years, you will need to get a backup battery replacement.

After coming home from a long day at work, you make sure the kids get their homework done, take out the trash and setting down with a nice family dinner. All is going well into the evening. But then, in the middle of the night, a horrible beeping noise echoes through the walls of your home.

Shuffling to get your slippers, half zombie half human, swaggering to the annoying source. Is it a smoke detector? A bomb? Has the Nuclear Armageddon finally came?

No, it’s the dreaded low battery alarm from your Verizon Fios Optical Network Terminal. And it won’t shut up until you silence the alarm. Don’t worry, you can do this right now and we will tell you how in just a minute.

If you have a Verizon Fios Battery Backup Optical Network Terminal, chances are you will eventually hear an annoying beeping sound that indicates low power or drainage to your backup battery. The 12v battery in your unit is there in case of a power outage.

When you do lose power, a fully charged backup battery will keep your phone lines working for roughly 8 hours. Over time, the battery will drain and lose credible charge until it’s dead and you will be out of luck.

Managing your backup battery unit is important to keep your phone lines on in case of an emergency.

If you are in an area that has frequent power outages, it’s important to get a Verizon backup battery replacement. Most Verizon fios backup units take standard 12V batteries, and it’s fairly easy to install so you won’t need to call a technician to come to your home. Every few years, you will need to get a backup battery replacement.

How to Silence Verizon Fios Backup Battery Beeping Alarm

No matter what model of unit you have, all Fios units usually have the same controls. When you located your battery backup unit, you should be able to find the “Alarm Silence” Button.

Hold the button down for 10 seconds and the Verizon Battery Backup will reboot your system. The reboot process should take up to 3 to 5 minutes.

However, this is only a temporary solution. If your battery is dying, the alarm will eventually sound again. To keep this from happening, you’ll need to replace your battery with a new one. If you are confident enough that you won’t need a Verizon backup battery replacement any time soon, you can simply unhook the battery from your unit until you acquire a replacement.

To do this, first unplug your unit from the main power source. Open your unit’s battery compartment and disconnect the red and black cables by squeezing and sliding the connector out of its place.

Before you consider replacing your unit’s battery, be sure to purchase the right one. Only 12V 7.2Ah Sealed Lead Acid batteries should be used in Backup Battery Units. Its is suggested to buy a battery when you need to replace it, since battery life can deteriorate over time even while it isn’t being used.

Verizon Fios Backup Battery Replacement Instructions

Let’s get started on replacing that battery. Follow the instructions below carefully:

1. To perform a verizon fios battery backup replacement, first disconnect the main power and battery as instructed above.
2. Next, delicately release the retaining clips that hold the battery in place and remove the old battery.
3. Disconnect the battery clips from the battery and set it aside for proper waste management practices. You can call a service to pick up your dead batteries or visit a battery recycling facility to properly handle hazardous waste. Be sure to save the red and black cables for future use.
4. Remove the protective covers of your new battery’s connectors, and connect the battery clips to the corresponding colored terminals. Black is the negative connector, while red is the positive.
5. Glide your new battery into the battery compartment of your unit, taking care to make sure it is secured underneath the retaining clips.
6. Connect your new battery to the unit with the power plug connector. If you installed your battery properly, the system will beep, indicating green lights to your system status.
7. Replace the battery cover on your unit and reconnect your unit’s power to the outlet.

Wala! You have now successfully replaced your battery on your Verizon Fios Optical Network Terminal. Crack open the bubbly and celebrate, because that horrible beeping shouldn’t be back for another few years.