Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 9 User’s Guide H330, H730, and H830

Removing the PERC 9 mini blade controller

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
   NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the system.
2. Open the system.
3. Locate the PERC card on the system board.
4. Loosen the two retention screws on the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector and lift it away from the PERC 9 mini blade controller.
   CAUTION:To prevent damage to the PERC 9 mini blade controller, you must hold the card by its edges only.
5. Lift the PERC 9 mini blade controller up and out of the connector.
6. Replace the storage controller card and connect the cable. For more information on installing the card, see Installing the PERC 9 mini blade controller.
7. Close the system.
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

   

   1. hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector
   2. slot on the PCIe extender/storage controller card
   3. tabs on the PCIe extender/storage controller card support bracket
   4. standoff (2)