Removing a RAID adapter battery/flash power module

Use this information to remove a RAID adapter battery/flash power module.

If a RAID adapter battery / flash power module is installed near the fan cage and you need to replace it, complete the following steps:

  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 top cover (see Removing the top cover).
  4. Disconnect the battery/flash power module cable from the RAID adapter battery/flash power module connector.
  5. If the flash power modules are located behind the full-height, full-length adapters, you need to remove the riser-card assemblies first. See Removing an adapter in a riser-card assembly.
  6. 1 Press the release tab and 2 grasp the battery/flash power module out of the holder.
    Figure 1. RAID adapter battery/flash power module removal
    RAID adapter battery / flash power module removal
  7. If you are instructed to return the RAID adapter battery/flash power module, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.