
Installing 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.
1Install the expander card into the 2.5"
2Install the 2.5"
3Replace the screws that secure the backplane to the
4Replace the
5Replace the screws that secure the
Connect all the cables to the backplane. See Figure
6Connect all the cables to the expander card.
You must route these cables properly through the tabs on the chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
7Connect front panel cables to the fan controller board. See Figure
8Replace the screws that secure the
9Close the system, see "Closing the System" on page 118.
10Replace the hard drives. See "Installing a Hard Drive into a
11Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.