Installing and removing sled components 63Removing the PCIemezzaninecardPrerequisitesCAUTION: Manyrepairsmay onlybedonebyacertifiedservicetechnician. You shouldonlyperformtroubleshooting andsimplerepairsasauthorizedinyourproductdocumentation, orasdirectedbytheonlineortelephoneserviceandsupportteam.Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthatareshippedwithyourproduct.1 Followthesafetyguidelineslistedinthe Safetyinstructions section.2 FollowtheprocedurelistedintheBefore workinginside yoursystemsection.3 If connected, disconnect all external storagedevices.4 If connected, disconnect all USBdevices.5 Remove the SSD cage.6 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriverready.Steps1 Toremovethe SSDcagebase cover:a Place the SSD cage upside down with the USB ports to your right.b Remove the screws securing the SSD cage base cover to the SSDcage.c Slide the SSD cage base cover back and lift the cover awayfrom the SSD cage.Figure 15. Removal of the SSD cage base cover1 SSD cage 2 screw (2)3 SSD cage base cover2 To remove the PCIe mezzanine card:a Remove the screws securing the PCIe mezzanine card to the SSD cage.b Slide the mezzanine card back and lift the card away from the SSD cage.
