Lenovo ThinkStation P500 User Manual page 141

To install or replace the super capacitor module, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 75.
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 6.
5. If necessary, remove the direct cooling air baffle for easier operation. See "Removing and reinstalling
the direct cooling air baffle" on page 76.
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 121.
c. Gently pivot the plastic retaining clip
capacitor module from the bracket at the same time.
Figure 100. 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
1
.
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