Installing and removing system components
Topics:
• Safety instructions
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Before working inside your system
• After working inside your system
• Recommended tools
• Optional front bezel
• System cover
• Air shroud
• Cooling fans
• Intrusion switch
• Drive backplane
• Cable routing
• Drives
• System memory
• Processor and heat sink module
• Expansion cards and expansion card risers
• Optional BOSS-N1 module
• System battery
• PERC card
• Power supply units
• Power interposer board (PIB)
• System board
• Trusted Platform Module
• Control panel
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: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside
the system.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Power off the system and all 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 relevant to your rail solutions at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
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