Installing and removing server module
components
This section provides information about installing and removing the server module components. For information about installing and
removing the enclosure components, see the enclosure Owner's Manual at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Topics:
• Safety instructions
• Recommended tools
• Installing and removing a server module
• System cover
• Inside the server module
• System memory
• Cooling shroud
• Processor blank and DIMM blank
• PCIe mezzanine cards
• Internal dual SD module (optional)
• rSPI card (optional)
• SD vFlash card
• Network Daughter Card
• Processors
• Hard drives or SSDs
• Hard drive or SSD backplane
• Storage controller card
• System board
• System battery
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
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
Steps
1. Turn off the server module by using the Chassis Management Controller (CMC).
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