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Moving the boot media

You must locate the boot media, and then follow the directions to remove it from the impaired controller module and insert it into the replacement controller module.

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You can use the following steps to move the boot media from the impaired controller module to the replacement controller module.

  1. Locate and remove the boot media from the controller module. It is along the left side of the controller directly in front of the NVDIMM battery. When viewing the controller from the rear.
    1. Press the blue button at the end of the boot media until the lip on the boot media clears the blue button.
    2. Lift the boot media up and gently pull the boot media out of the socket.
  2. Move the boot media to the new controller module, align the edges of the boot media with the socket housing, and then gently push it into the socket.
  3. Lock the boot media in place:
    1. Press the boot media down toward the motherboard.
    2. Ensure the blue locking button is in the open position
    3. Placing your fingers at the end of the boot media by the blue button, firmly push down on the boot media end to engage the blue locking button.