Removing and replacing the SSD of the TS7650G (Gateway), ProtecTIER V3.4.3

Complete this task to remove and replace the solid state drive (SSD) located in the rear of the control unit of the 3958 DD6.

1. Before you begin, power off the system as described in Preparing the system for FRU replacement for the TS7650G (Gateway), ProtecTIER V3.4.3.
2. Locate the SSD in the rear of the control unit.
3. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the screw that holds the SSD in place.
   
4. Press the handle to release the SSD module and pull the SSD out slowly.
5. If the replacement SSD comes mounted in a plastic base, skip to step 7. If the replacement SSD is not mounted in a plastic base, continue with the next step.
6. If the replacement SSD does not come with a plastic base, follow these substeps to remove the old SSD from the plastic base, and to mount the new SSD on the plastic base.
   1. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the SSD on the plastic base.
      Figure 1. SSD on plastic base

      
   2. Remove the new SSD drive from its packaging.
   3. Carefully grasp the new SSD by the edges and position it on the plastic base.
   4. Tighten the screw that holds the SSD on the plastic base.
7. Position the new SSD in the slot from which you removed the old one, making sure to align the notch.
8. Tighten the screw that holds the SSD in the control unit. Then push the handle in place.
9. If the menu option “to restore (only DD6)” is present, use the Red Hat installation disc to recover the system.
10. Reinstall Red Hat and select the option To restore (only DD6) from the user screen to restore the system to the new SSD.