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Remove a super capacitor module from the middle 2.5-inch drive cage

Use this information to remove a super capacitor module from the middle 2.5-inch drive cage.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

Procedure

  1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
  2. Disconnect the cable of the RAID super capacitor module.
  3. Open the drive cage handle.
    Figure 1. Opening the handle of the middle drive cage
    Opening the handle of the middle drive cage

  4. Remove the super capacitor module.
    Figure 2. Removing the super capacitor module
    Removing a super capacitor module from the middle drive cage

    1. Pull out the blue latch on the super capacitor cover.

    2. Slide the cover out of the holder.

    3. Take the super capacitor module out of the holder.

After you finish

If you are instructed to return the old RAID super capacitor module, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube