Installing and removing sled components
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Installingthe PCIemezzaninecard
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Manyrepairsmayonlybedonebyacertifiedservicetechnician.Youshouldonlyperformtroubleshootingandsimple
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
thatareshippedwithyourproduct.
NOTE:
You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card to replace a faulty PCIe mezzanine card.
1
Followthesafetyguidelineslistedinthe Safetyinstructions section.
2
FollowtheprocedurelistedintheBefore workinginside yoursystemsection.
3
If connected, disconnect all external storagedevices.
4
If connected, disconnect all USBdevices.
5
Remove the SSD cage.
6
Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.
7
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriverready.
Steps
1
To install the PCIe mezzanine card:
a Place the SSD cage upside down with the USB ports to your right.
b Slide the PCIe mezzanine card on to the SSD cage.
c Secure the card in place with the screws.
d Install the PCIe mezzanine card bridge.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the PCIe mezzanine card, you must hold the card only by its edges.
2
Toinstall the SSD cage base cover :
a Slidethe SSDcagebasecoverintoplace.
b Secure the SSD cage base cover to the SSD cage.
3
Align the guide slots on the SSD cage withthe guide pins on the chassis.
4
Press down the SSD cage till theconnectors on the SSD cage completely engage withthe corresponding connectors on the system
board.
