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3
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page54.
4
If applicable, remove the filler bracket.
5
Align the expansion card with the riser guide slot and push it in the
direction of the arrow in the image until it sits in the card connector.
SeeFigure 3-11.
6
For a battery-cached RAID controller, connect the RAID battery cable to
the expansion card.
7
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 54.
8
Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn
on the system.
RAID Battery (Optional)
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service
andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
withthe product.
NOTE: The information in this section applies only to systems with the optional
RAID controller card.

Removing a RAID Battery

1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 53.
3
Pull back gently on the right edge of the battery bay and draw out the
RAID battery from the battery carrier.
4
Disconnect the cable between the RAID battery and the storage controller
card. See Figure3-12.

Installing a RAID Battery

1
Connect the RAID battery cable to the connector on the RAID battery.
2
Locate the RAID battery bay on top of the hard drive bays. See Figure 3-1.
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