Removing and replacing a Removing and replacing a boot deviceboot device carrier without the security cover installed carrier without the security cover installed
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a Phillips No. 1 screwdriver available.
About this taskAbout this task
CAUTION:CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with
either a component or a blank.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
Before replacing a DIMM, backplane, expansion card, riser board, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived
hardware error, make sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot.
When installing the replacement component:
Observe antistatic precautions.
Handle the PCA only along the edges.
Do not touch the components and connectors on the PCA.
Do not bend or flex the PCA.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Back up all server data.
2. Remove the boot device carrier:
a. Press and hold the carrier latch (callout 1).
b. Pivot the latch to open (callout 2).
c. Slide the carrier out from the boot device cage (callout 3).
3. Remove the SSDs from the boot device carrier: