Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 6i: Installing the New BBU and Battery Cable

Installing the New BBU and Battery Cable

This section describes the installation of the BBU and battery cable onto the DIMM

of a PERC

x

/E Adapter.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system

cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any

procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about

safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against

electrostatic discharge

.

1

Unpack the BBU and follow all antistatic procedures.

NOTE: All work must be performed at an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)-safe

workstation to meet the requirements of EIA-625—"Requirements For

Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices." All actions must be

performed following the IPC-A-610 latest revision ESD recommended

practices.

NOTE: Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible,

use antistatic floor pads and work bench pads.

NOTE: When unpacking a static sensitive component from its shipping

carton, do not remove the component from the antistatic packing material

until you are ready to install the component. Just before unwrapping the

antistatic package, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.

2

With the memory module removed from the controller, insert one end

of the battery cable (the red, white, yellow, and green wires) into the

connector on the memory module and the other end into the connector

on the battery.

NOTE: Do not exert excessive pressure on the connector on the memory

module while installing the memory module.

6 Removing and Installing the Battery and Battery Cable on PERC Controllers