Owners Manual

rSPI card (optional)

rSPI (restore Serial Peripheral Interface) is a SPI flash device to store information about the system Service Tag, system

configuration, or iDRAC license.

Removing the optional rSPI 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: You must remove the rSPI card to replace a faulty rSPI card or service other components inside the system.

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. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws securing the rSPI card to the system board.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the rSPI card, hold the card only by its edges.

2. Lift the card away from the system.

Figure 32. Removing the rSPI card

screw (2) 2. rSPI card

3. standoff (2) 4. connector

Next steps

1. Install the rSPI card.

Installing and removing sled components