5. ▌1▐Press the retention tabs away from the controller; then, slightly lift up therear of the controller, and ▌2▐pull it out of the connector on the system board.6. If you are instructed to return the dedicated slotless RAID controller, follow allof the packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shippingthat are supplied to you.Replacing the dedicated slotless RAID controllerUse this information to replace the dedicated slotless RAID controller.About this taskThe dedicated slotless RAID controller can be installed in the dedicated connectoron the system board (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 29 for thelocation of the connectors).To replace the dedicated slotless RAID controller, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page vii and“Installation guidelines” on page 283.2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cordsand all external cables, if necessary.3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 146).4. If you are installing a new or replacement controller, touch thestatic-protective package that contains the new controller to any unpaintedmetal surface on the server. Then, remove the new controller from thepackage.5. Align the controller so that the keys align correctly with the connector on thesystem board.6. Insert the controller into the RAID connector on the system board until it isfirmly seated. The retention brackets secure the controller in place when thecontroller is firmly seated into the connector.11Dedicated slotlessRAID connectorRetention bracketRetention bracketFigure 110. Dedicated slotless RAID controller removal184 System x3650 M5 Type 5462: Installation and Service Guide
