Dell C6145 manual Expander Card Optional, Removing the Expander Card

Expander Card (Optional)

NOTE: The information in this section applies only to system with the 2.5" SATA2 and SAS backplane.

Removing the Expander Card

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.

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

2Remove all the hard drives. See “Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier” on page 81.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 117.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system before removing the backplane.

CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.

4Remove the screws that secure the 2.5" hard-drive cage to the chassis. See Figure 3-34.

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