Dell PowerEdge FD332 Owner's Manual

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Removing the storage controller module

Prerequisites

  • 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 came with the product.
  • NOTE: This is a field replaceable unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
  • NOTE: You must remove the storage controller module (SCM) to replace a faulty module.
  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system .
  3. Keep the T15 Torx screwdriver ready for the storage controller module cable screws.
  4. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready for the screws securing the storage controller module to the module holder.

Steps

  1. Open the drive drawer until the storage controller module is accessible.
  2. Loosen the screws securing the module cable to the SCM.
  3. Lift the module cable away from the SCM by holding the cable touch point.
  4. Holding the touch point, allow the module cable to slowly retract into the cable coil.
  5. Remove the screws securing the SCM to the module holder on the midplane interface module.
  6. Holding the SCM by the touch points, lift the SCM from the connector on the midplane interface module.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing the storage controller module This figure shows removing and installing the storage controller module.
    1. storage controller module
    2. screw (3)
    3. SCM cable touch point
    4. SCM cable screw (2)
    5. touch point on the SCM (4)
    6. connector on midplane interface module

Next steps

Install the storage controller module.

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