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2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related References
Safety instructions on page 51
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 51
Removing the storage controller card on page 123
Installing a 1.8-inch (x12) SAS SSD backplane on page 119
Installing a 2.5-inch (x2) SATA hard drive or SSD plus 2.5-inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane on page 116
Installing a 2.5-inch (x4) SAS hard-drive or SSD backplane on page 111
Installing a 2.5-inch (x4) SATA hard-drive or SSD backplane on page 113
Installing a hard-drive or SSD cage on page 107
Installing the system cover on page 56
Installing a server module on page 53
After working inside your system on page 52
Expander card
Removing an expander 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 are shipped with your 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 expander card to replace a faulty expander card.
NOTE: Ensure that you install an expander card if you are using 1.8-inch (x12) 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 #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers ready.
4. Remove the following:
a. hard drives or SSDs
b. hard-drive backplane or SSD backplane
c. hard-drive cage or SSD cage
Steps
1. Loosen the retention screws on the expander-card cable connector that connects to the connector on the system board (J_PERC)
and lift the cable up..
CAUTION: To prevent damage to an expander card, hold the card only by its edges.
2. Remove the screws that secure the expander card to the chassis.
3. Lift the card away from the system.
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Installing server module components