Removing An Ibm Serveraid M1015 Sas/Sata Controller - IBM x3690 X5 Service Manual

10. Replace the cover (see "Replacing the server top cover" on page 265).
11. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Removing an IBM ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller

To remove an IBM ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA controller, complete the following
steps:
1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see "Safety" on page vii
2. Turn off the server (see "Turning off the server" on page 17) and all attached
3. Remove the top cover (see "Removing the server top cover" on page 264).
4. Disconnect the signal cables from the adapter.
5. Grasp the riser card assembly at the blue touch points it pull up until the
6. Remove the adapter from the riser card.
7. If you are instructed to return the SAS/SATA adapter, follow all packaging
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2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables, if necessary.
3. Remove the top cover (see "Removing the server top cover" on page 264).
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
5. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, open and close the clips gently.
6. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.
7. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with
the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector (see "System-board optional
device connectors" on page 24 for the locations of the DIMM connectors).
8. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure
on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the
locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.
Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM,
and then reinsert it.
9. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
and "Installation guidelines" on page 261.
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
riser-card assembly disengages from the connector on the system board.
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.