Users Guide

Removing the PERC H740P adapter

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: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of

the system.

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and

peripherals.

2. Open the system.

3. Locate the PERC card on the system board.

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

4. Lift the card to remove it from the connector on the system board.

5. Disconnect the SAS cables connected to the card:

a. Press down and hold the metal tab on the SAS cable connector.

b. Pull the SAS cable out of the connector.

6. Replace the storage controller card and connect the cable. For more information on installing the card, see Installing the

PERC H740P adapter on page 37.

7. Close the system.

8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

Figure 14. Removing and installing the PERC H740P adapter

Heat sink 2. Battery

3. Battery cable 4. SAS cable connectors (2)

5. SAS cables (2) 6. PERC card connector

7. Card connector on the system board

36 Deploying the PERC card