NOTE: The storage controller card/PCIe extender card is located underneath the drive bays.
NOTE: The storage controller card is installed on the system board connector labeled as MiniPERC
CARD and the PCIe extender card is installed on the system board connector labeled as PCIe
EXTENDER. The storage controller card and PCIe extender card cannot be interchanged between
these connectors.
Removing The Storage Controller Card/PCIe Extender 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.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, a storage controller blank must be installed on the
storage controller card/PCIe extender card connector that is not occupied. Remove the storage
controller blank only if you intend to install a storage controller card/PCIe extender card.
1. Remove the blade from the enclosure.
2. Open the blade.
3. Remove the system board and place it on the work surface.
4. Remove the two screws from the storage controller card/PCIe extender card.
5. Pull the storage controller card/PCIe extender card straight up and out of the connector.
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