How to Remove Flash Modules

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Caution - Component damage can occur if the FMods are removed or installed when the Charge Status LED is lit. Wait for the LED to turn off before removing or installing FMods.

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Before You Begin

See Illustrated Parts Breakdown for the location of the flash modules.

1. If necessary, back up any data that is contained on the Flash Module (FMod).
2. Prepare the server module for service. See Preparing the Server for Service.
3. Locate the FMod slot on 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 until the green FMod LED is off before removing or installing an FMod.

   
   
4. Wait for the green FMod LED to turn off (about 20 seconds).
5. Rotate both FMod slot ejectors outward as far as they will go.

   This action partially ejects the FMod from the slot.

6. Carefully lift the FMod straight up to remove it from the slot.

   See frame [3] of the illustration in Step 3.

7. Prepare the server module for operation. See How to Prepare the Server Module for Operation.

Next Steps

How to Install Flash Modules