Removing the storage controller 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 came with the product.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be
performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
NOTE: You must remove the storage controller card to replace a faulty storage controller card or
service other components inside the system.
1.
Ensure that you read the
Safety instructions
.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3.
Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
4.
Remove the following:
a.
hard drives/SSDs
b.
hard drive/SSD backplane
c.
hard drive/SSD cage
Steps
1.
Loosen the two retention screws on the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector and lift it away
from the storage controller card.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the storage controller card, hold the card only by its edges.
2.
Lift the storage controller card away from the system.
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