Installing and removing sled components
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Removing the PCIemezzaninecard
Prerequisites
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1
Followthesafetyguidelineslistedinthe Safetyinstructions section.
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FollowtheprocedurelistedintheBefore workinginside yoursystemsection.
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If connected, disconnect all external storagedevices.
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If connected, disconnect all USBdevices.
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Remove the SSD cage.
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Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriverready.
Steps
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Toremovethe SSDcagebase 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 SSDcage.
c Slide the SSD cage base cover back and lift the cover awayfrom 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.
