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Moving the NVDIMM battery

To move the NVDIMM battery from the impaired controller module to the replacement controller module, you must perform a specific sequence of steps.

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You can use the following steps to move the NVDIMM battery from the impaired controller module to the replacement controller module.

  1. Open the air duct:
    1. Press the locking tabs on the sides of the air duct in toward the middle of the controller module.
    2. Slide the air duct toward the back of the controller module, and then rotate it upward to its completely open position.
  2. Locate the NVDIMM battery in the controller module. It is along the left edge of the controller when viewing the controller from the rear.
  3. Locate the battery plug and squeeze the clip on the face of the battery plug to release the plug from the socket, and then unplug the battery cable from the socket.
  4. Grasp the battery and press the blue locking tab marked PUSH, and then lift the battery out of the holder and controller module.
  5. Move the battery to the replacement controller module.
  6. Align the battery module with the opening for the battery, and then gently push the battery into slot until it locks into place.