Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions
NOTE:
To avoid injury, do not lift the system on your own, get others to assist you.
WARNING:
Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric
shock.
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.
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.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside
the system.
NOTE:
While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically updates to the same
firmware and configuration of the replaced one. For more information about the Part replacement configuration, see the
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide
NOTE:
While replacing faulty storage controller/FC/NIC card with the same type of card, after you power on the
system; the new card automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the faulty one. For more
information about the Part replacement configuration, see the
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Steps
1. Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
3. If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the
Rail Installation Guide
relevant to your rail solutions at
4. Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Steps
1. Replace the system cover.
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