Owners Manual
Installing and removing system components
NOTE: When you replace any system component, you must update the system with the latest available BIOS and iDRAC
versions. For more information, go to Dell.com/XCSeriesmanuals.
Topics:
• Safety instructions
• Before working inside your system
• After working inside your system
• Recommended tools
• Optional front bezel
• System cover
• Backplane cover
• Inside the system
• Air shroud
• Cooling-fan assembly
• Cooling fans
• Intrusion switch
• Hard drives
• System memory
• Processors and heat sinks
• Expansion cards and expansion card risers
• IDSDM/vFlash card
• Network daughter card
• Hard drive backplane
• System battery
• Power supply units
• System board
• Trusted Platform Module
• Control panel
Safety instructions
WARNING
: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by
yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding ve minutes.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certied 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 EMC is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety
instructions that are shipped with your product.
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