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Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual

Removing The vFlash Media Unit

  • NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R720xd.
  • 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.
  1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
  2. Open the system.
  3. Remove the screw securing the vFlash media unit to the chassis.
  4. Remove the cable from the vFlash media unit and the backplane.
  5. Slide the vFlash media unit toward front of chassis and lift it out of the system.
  6. Close the system.
  7. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
    Figure 1. Removing and Installing the vFlash Media Unit The figure shows removing and installing the vFlash Media Unit.
    1. cable
    2. screw
    3. vFlash media unit
    4. standoff

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