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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
.
Safety instructions
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 an antistatic mat and antistatic wrist strap while
working on components inside the system.
CAUTION: Operating the system without the system cover can result in component damage
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system must be populated always
with either a system component or with a blank.
Before working inside your system
1.
Turn off the blade using the CMC.
2.
Remove the blade from the enclosure.
3.
Install the I/O connector cover.
4.
Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
Steps
1.
Install the system cover.
2.
Install the blade in the enclosure.
3.
Turn on the blade.
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