Owners Manual

3. Replace the screw securing the vFlash media unit to the chassis.
Next steps
Complete the tasks listed in After working inside your system section in this document.
Related References
Safety instructions on page 46
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 47
After working inside your system on page 47
Integrated storage controller card
Your system includes a dedicated expansion card slot on the system board for an integrated storage controller card. The integrated
storage controller card provides the integrated storage subsystem for the internal hard drives in your system. The controller supports SAS
and SATA hard drives and also enables you to set up the hard drives in RAID configurations. The RAID configurations depend on the
version of the storage controller included with your system.
Removing 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.
4. Remove the expansion-card riser 1.
5. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy.
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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1. Loosen the screws that secure the integrated storage controller cable to the integrated storage-controller card connector on the
system board.
2. Lift out the integrated storage controller cable.
3. Lift one end of the card and angle it to disengage the card from the integrated storage-controller card holder on system board.
4. Lift the card out of the chassis.
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