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 are shipped with your product.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
Removing the SATADOM:
Disconnect the power cable from the SATADOM and the system board.
Using a screwdriver, press the metal latch to release the SATADOM.
Holding the SATADOM by its edges, pull the SATADOM until the card edge connector disengages from the onboard SATA connector 5 on the system board.
Installing the SATADOM:
Holding the SATADOM by its edges, position it so that the card edge connector aligns with the onboard SATA connector 5 on the system board.
Press the SATADOM with your thumbs until it is fully seated.
Reconnect all the cables.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
