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Removing a RAID adapter battery or flash power module

Use this information to remove a remotely installed RAID adapter battery or flash power module.

To remove a RAID adapter battery or flash power module, complete the following steps:

Note
The 2.5-inch hard disk drive server model supports up to two RAID adapter batteries or flash power modules, while the 3.5-inch hard disk drive server model supports only one RAID adapter battery or flash power module.
  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
  3. Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
  4. Disconnect the cable from the connector on the battery or power module.
    Note
    The cable routing is different between 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard disk drive server models.
    Figure 1. RAID adapter battery or flash power module cable routing for 3.5-inch hard disk drive server models.
    RAID adapter battery or flash power module cable routing for 3.5-inch hard disk drive server models.
    Figure 2. RAID adapter battery or flash power module cable routing for 2.5-inch hard disk drive server models.
    RAID adapter battery or flash power module cable routing for 2.5-inch hard disk drive server models.
  5. Remove the RAID adapter battery or flash power module from the chassis.

    Steps for removing the RAID adapter battery or flash power module for 2.5-inch hard disk drive server models.

    1. Open the retention clip to remove the battery or power module.
      Figure 3. RAID adapter battery or flash power module removal for 2.5-inch hard disk drive server models
      RAID adapter battery or flash power module removal for 2.5-inch hard disk drive server models

    Steps for removing the RAID adapter battery or flash power module for 3.5-inch hard disk drive server models.

    1. Press the blue release tabs and rotate the battery or power module holder upward.
    2. Slightly press the retention clip outward to remove the battery or power module.
      Figure 4. RAID adapter battery or flash power module removal for 3.5-inch hard disk drive server models
      RAID adapter battery or flash power module removal for 3.5-inch hard disk drive server models

If you are instructed to return the RAID adapter battery or flash power module, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.