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.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the
system.
CAUTION:
To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be always populated with a
component or a blank.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Steps
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
2
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3
Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Steps
1
Install the system cover.
2
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
3
Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
•
Key to the bezel lock
The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.
•
Phillips #1 screwdriver
•
Phillips #2 screwdriver
•
Torx #T30 screwdriver
•
Torx #T8 screwdriver
•
Wrist grounding strap
You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit:
•
AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent
•
Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent
•
Wire-stripper pliers to remove insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper wire
NOTE:
Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding).
Front bezel (optional)
The front bezel is attached to the front of the system to prevent unauthorized access to the system peripherals. The front bezel can be
locked for additional security.
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