Replacing a solid-state disk drive module

How to replace the solid-state disk drive module.

Before you begin

You must have part 03KE081 available.

About this task

You need to replace a solid-state disk drive module when the disk state is Unconfigured Bad or if directed by IBM® Support.

The modules are not hot-swap modules. Hot swapping modules can cause your system to crash, which might damage your appliance. You must turn off the appliance before you replace the module.

DANGER
When you work on or around the system, observe the following precautions.
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:
  • If IBM supplied power cords, connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
  • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or install, maintain, or reconfigure this product during an electrical storm.
  • The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.
  • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
  • Connect any equipment that is attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
  • When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
  • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
  • Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
  • Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when you install, move, or open covers on this product or attached devices.
  • Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
    To disconnect:
    1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
    2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
    3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
    4. Remove all cables from the devices.
    To connect:
    1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
    2. Attach all cables to the devices.
    3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
    4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
    5. Turn on the devices.

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Procedure

  1. If the appliance is turned on, complete a graceful shutdown by pressing the power button.
    The power LED turns off indicates that the appliance is powered off.
  2. Remove the module.
    The following figure shows the numbered components that are mentioned.
    Figure 1. Removing a solid-state disk drive module.
    Image that shows the removal of a solid-state disk drive module.
    1. Press the locking arm release latch  A  and the locking arm is released.
    2. To unlock the module, rotate the locking arm approximately 40 degrees by pulling out  B .
    3. Pull the module out of the appliance.
  3. Set aside the failed module.
  4. Unpack the replacement module.
    Attention: Ensure that the gold connectors at the rear of the module do not come into contact with your hands or with the packing material as you unpack the replacement module. Avoid damaging the gold connectors against the appliance as you insert the replacement module.
  5. Insert the replacement module.
    1. Carefully align the module, and insert into the opening until the module is seated.
    2. Push the locking arm towards the appliance until the release latch clicks into place.
  6. Press the power button to turn on the appliance.
    The power LED is illuminated.

What to do next

Verify that the new module is working.
  • The solid-state disk drive activity LED illuminates.
  • The solid-state disk state is not Unconfigured Bad.

After you verify that the replacement module is working, return the failed part to IBM.