How to Remove the Energy Storage Modules

Before You Begin

• See Illustrated Parts Breakdown for the location of the ESM modules.

• See Removing and Installing Flash Modules.

1. Prepare the server module for service. See Preparing the Server for Service.
2. Remove the SP board. See How to Remove the Service Processor Board.
3. When the green charge status LED is off, disconnect the ESM connectors from the motherboard.

   A lit green LED next to an FMod slot indicates that the FMod slot is powered on by the energy storage module (ESM). It does not indicate a faulty FMod. The ESM must drain before you can remove the FMod. Wait about 20 seconds or until the green FMod LED is off before removing or installing FMod.

4. Unbuckle the ESM retaining strap by pushing the strap back through the buckle.
   
5. Slide out the ESM that is nearest the front of the server module by pulling it through the opening in the holder.

   The holder has an opening on the front-facing side.

6. Slide out the rear ESM by pulling it through the opening in the holder.
7. Prepare the server module for operation. See How to Prepare the Server Module for Operation.

Next Steps

How to Install the Energy Storage Modules