Removing the PCIe mezzanine card
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3
If connected, disconnect all external storage devices.
4
If connected, disconnect all USB devices.
5
Remove the SSD cage.
6
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1
To remove the SSD cage base cover:
a Place the SSD cage upside down with the USB ports to your right.
b Remove the screws securing the SSD cage base cover to the SSD cage.
c Slide the SSD cage base cover back and lift the cover away from the SSD cage.
Figure 15. Removal of the SSD cage base cover
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SSD cage
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screw (2)
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SSD cage base cover
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To remove the PCIe mezzanine card:
a Remove the screws securing the PCIe mezzanine card to the SSD cage.
b Slide the mezzanine card back and lift the card away from the SSD cage.
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