Replacing the SATA PCI Controller Card
Snap Server 18000
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The cover is seated tightly on the chassis. Standing in front of the server, use the
heel of your hand to deliver a short, forceful thrust to the cover pad on the rear
cover plate of the server.
3
Slide the cover off and set it aside.
Removing the Card Cage Assembly
1
To disconnect the SATA ribbon cable, unlock the connector, unlock the cable
retainer (mechanism not shown), and then grasping the edges of the connector,
pull it out of its receptacle.
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Position yourself on the left side of the server (side furthest from the AC/power
cord receptacle).
3
Pressing the latch at the front of the assembly with one hand while grasping the
assembly with the other, lift the assembly straight up in a strong, even motion.
Note
When removing the card cage assembly, do not grasp it by the handle. The
handle is not strong enough to remove the card cage assembly.
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Set the assembly aside.
Connector
Latch
Guides
Receptacle
