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:
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.
- Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
- Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
- Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
- Disconnect the cable from the connector on the battery or power module.
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.](daan058.jpg)
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.](daan055.jpg)
- 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.
- 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](daan057.jpg)
Steps for removing the RAID adapter battery or flash power module for 3.5-inch hard disk drive server models.
- Press the blue release tabs and rotate the battery or power module holder upward.
- 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](daan060.jpg)
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.