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Installing and removing blade components
This section provides information about installing and removing the blade components. For information about installing and removing
the enclosure components, see the enclosure Owner's Manual at
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
.
Safetyinstructions
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a
certified
service technician. Youshould 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 yourproduct.
NOTE: Dell recommends thatyou always usean antistatic mat and antistatic wrist strap whileworking on components
inside the system.
NOTE: Toensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system must be populated always with either a system
componentorwithablank.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
Steps
1.
Turnoff the blade by using the Chassis Management Controller (CMC).
2.
Remove the blade from the enclosure.
3.
Install the I/O connector cover.
4.
Remove the system cover.
Related links
Safety instructions
Removing the system cover
After working inside your system
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
Steps
1.
Install the system cover.
2.
Install the blade in the enclosure.
3.
Turnon the blade.
Related links
Safety instructions
Installing the system cover
Recommended tools
You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:
