Cable retention bracket
Cable retention bracket provides support to the installed cables. The cable retention bracket also helps to prevent the cables
from moving out of place, which may result in loose connections and reduced air flow inside the server.
Removing the cable retention bracket
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. If installed, remove the cooling shroud.
4. Remove the PCIe card holder.
5. Remove all cables routed through the cable retention bracket.
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.
Steps
1. Pull the tab to release it from the notch and slide the cable retention bracket toward the front of the chassis to release it
from the chassis.
2. Lift the cable retention bracket out of the chassis.
Figure 41. Removing the cable retention bracket
a. alignment pin (2)
b. tab
c. cable retention bracket
Next steps
1. Install the cable retention bracket and reconnect all cables routed through the cable retention bracket.
2. If removed, install the PCIe card holder.
3. If removed, install the cooling shroud.
4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
on page 66
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
on page 67
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