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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Replacing an SD card
Replacing the internal USB key
Removing a PCIe mezzanine card
Removing the IDSDM card
After working inside your system
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.
4. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.
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.
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