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3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the super capacitor module.
4. Locate the PCI Express card slot in which the super capacitor module holder is installed. See "Locating
components" on page 32.
5. If necessary, remove the direct cooling air baffle for easier operation. See "Removing and reinstalling
the direct cooling air baffle" on page 112.
6. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing the super capacitor module, do one of the following:
• If you are installing the super capacitor module, go to step 7.
• If you are replacing the super capacitor module, do the following:
a. Disconnect the super capacitor module cable from the RAID card.
b. Remove the holder with the failing super capacitor module from the PCI Express card slot in which
it is installed. See "Installing or replacing a PCI card" on page 156.
c. Gently pivot the plastic retaining clip
capacitor module from the bracket at the same time.
Figure 109. Removing the super capacitor module from the bracket
7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new super capacitor module and its holder to any
unpainted surface on the outside of the computer. Then, remove the new super capacitor module and
its holder from the package.
8. Gently pivot the plastic retaining clip
module into the bracket at the same time.
Note: Ensure that the cable of the super capacitor module is oriented as shown.
1 on the bracket as shown and remove the failing super
1 on the bracket as shown and install the new super capacitor
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