Installing the integrated storage controller card
Prerequisites
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 Remove the cooling shroud.
NOTE: If applicable, close the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to release the full length card.
4 If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from expansion card (s).
5 If applicable, remove the expansion card riser
6 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certied 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.
Steps
1 Align the end of the integrated storage controller card opposite the connector with the integrated storage controller card holder.
2 Lower the connector side of the integrated storage controller card into the integrated storage controller card connector on the system
board.
Ensure that the tabs on the system board align with the screw holes on the integrated storage controller card.
3 Align the screws on the integrated storage controller card cable with the screw holes on the connector.
4 Tighten the screws to secure the integrated storage controller card cable with the integrated storage controller card connector on the
system board.
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