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 came with 
the product. 
1  It is recommended to turn off the system, including any attached 
peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet. 
2  Open the system. See “Opening the System” on page 246. 
3  Remove the system-board assemblies. See “Removing a System-Board 
Assembly" on page 163. 
4  Remove the cooling-fan cage. See “Removing a Cooling Fan” on page 
248. 
5  Remove the screws that secure the middle-wall bracket to the chassis. 
See Figure 3-77. 
6  Lift the middle-wall bracket out of chassis. See Figure 3-77.