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Installing a blade
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a
certified
service technician. Youshould 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
instructionsthatcamewiththeproduct.
Steps
1.
If you are installing a new blade, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connectors and save for future use.
2.
Orient the blade so that the handle is on the left side of the blade.
3.
If you are installing a half-height blade in bays 11 or 12, rotate the LCD module to the horizontal storage position toprevent
accidental damage to the LCD screen.
4.
If you are installing a half-height blade in one of the eight upper bays, align the guide rail on the upper edge of the blade so that
the rail fits between the plastic guides on the enclosure.
If you are installing a half-height blade in one of the eight lower bays, align the edge of the blade with the guide rail on the floor
of the M1000e enclosure.
5.
Slide the blade into the enclosure until the handle engages andlocks the blade in place.
Related links
Safety instructions
Removing theblade
System cover
The system cover protects the innyards of the server, while also help maintaining proper flow of air inside the server. The removal of
the system cover also actuate the intrusion switch andthis aids inmaintaining system security.
Removing the system cover
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2.
Turnoff the blade by using CMC.
3.
Remove the blade from the enclosure.
4.
Install the I/O connector cover.
Steps
1.
Press the release button and slide the cover towardthe back of the blade.
2.
Lift the cover away from the blade.
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