How to replace the Front PERC Module on a PowerEdge R6725

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Front PERC Module and a PE R6725. The procedure will also include removing the System Cover, Drive Backplane Cover, Middle Bracket and reinstalling them.

Removal

System Cover

1. Identify the system cover highlighted in blue.
2. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position.
3. Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.
4. Lift the cover from the system.

Drive Backplane Cover

1. Identify the drive backplane cover highlighted in blue.
2. Slide and lift the drive backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the cover.

Middle Bracket

1. Identify the middle bracket highlighted in blue.
2. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screw on the middle metal cover.
3. Open the middle metal cover and the middle cable holder.
4. Disconnect the data and power cables from the backplane.
5. Unroute the cables from the middle bracket on the system.

Front PERC Module

1. Identify the front PERC module highlighted in blue.
2. Disconnect the cables from the PERC module.
3. Pull the plunger, then slide and lift the front PERC module out of the chassis.

Install

Front PERC Module

1. Identify the internal PERC riser location highlighted in blue.
2. Hold the plunger and slide the front PERC module into the chassis until the plunger locks it in place.
3. Connect the cables to the PERC module.

Middle Bracket

1. Identify the middle bracket location highlighted in blue.
2. Connect the data and power cables to the backplane.
3. Route the cables through the middle bracket on the system.
4. Close the middle metal cover and the middle cable holder.
5. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screw on the middle metal cover.

Drive Backplane Cover

1. Identify the drive backplane cover location highlighted in blue.
2. Align with the guide slots and slide the drive backplane cover to the front of the system until it fits into place.

System Cover

1. Identify the system cover location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system, and slide the system cover.
3. Close the system cover release latch.
4. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the locked position.