Installing Or Removing The Secure Digital Module - Lenovo ThinkServer RD650 User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

Installing or removing the secure digital module

The secure digital (SD) module provides an easy way for data storage. You can install two SD cards into the
SD module. You can purchase an SD module and SD cards from Lenovo.
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Installing the SD module
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Safety information"
on page iii and "Guidelines" on page 67.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Notes:
• Use any documentation that comes with the SD module and follow those instructions in addition to
the instructions in this topic.
• Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic.
To install the SD module, do the following:
1. Remove all external media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to
the server.
2. Prepare your server. See "Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet" on page 69.
3. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 69.
4. Remove the riser card assembly 2. See "Replacing the riser card" on page 85.
5. Locate the SD module connector on the system board. See "System board components" on page
44. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the SD module
connector.
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the SD module to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. Then, take the SD module out of the package.
Note: Carefully handle the SD module by its edges.
7. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot. The card might stop before it is completely installed into the SD
module. Ensure that you insert the card firmly until you hear a click.
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