NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be always populated with a
component or a blank.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Turn off the system, including any 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 at Dell.com/XCSeriesmanuals.
4. Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 55.
Steps
1. Install the system cover.
2. If applicable, install the system into the rack.
For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide at Dell.com/XCSeriesmanuals.
3. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
4. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
● Key to the bezel lock
The key is needed only if your system includes a bezel.
● Phillips #1 screwdriver
● Phillips #2 screwdriver
● 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver
● Torx #T30 screwdriver
● Wrist grounding strap
You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit.
● AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent
● Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent
● Wire-stripper pliers to remove insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper wire
NOTE: Use alpha wire part number 3080 or equivalent (65/30 stranding).
Optional front bezel
An optional metal bezel is mounted on the front of the system to display system branding. A lock on the bezel is used to protect
unauthorized access to the hard drives. There are two versions of bezel available:
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