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Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions
WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the
system by yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric
shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
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: Dell recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components inside the
system.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be populated always with a
component.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
2.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3.
If installed, remove the front bezel.
4.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the
Rack Installation
placemat at
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
.
5.
Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1.
Install the system cover.
2.
If applicable, install the system into the rack.
For more information, see the
Rack Installation
placemat at
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
.
3.
If removed, install the front bezel.
4.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
5.
Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
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